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Hot Apple Cider

yield: 4 cups


Warm up the cold winter nights with this hot apple cider recipe that makes a perfectly spiced, healthy, and easy hot apple cider the whole family can enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 3 cinnamon sticks

  • 1 tsp black peppercorns

  • 1/2 tsp whole cloves

  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

  • 4 cups unsweetened apple juice

  • 1/2 tbsp. orange zest

  • pure maple syrup, optional for added sweetness

Instructions

  1. Combine spices in a sauce pan and cook over medium-high heat until aromatic, about 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently.

  2. Add the nutmeg, and stir to combine.  The, add in the apple juice and orange zest.  Bring to a boil.

  3. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, depending on how strong you like your cider.

  4. Pour juice through a fine-mesh sieve, into a mug. Allow to cool slightly.

Recipe Notes

Combine spices and cook over medium high until aromatic. Add all remaining ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, depending on how strong you like your cider. Pour juice through a fine-meshed sieve, into a mug. Allow to cool slightly.


Source:  Lacey Baier, a sweet pea chef


Easy Hot Apple Cider Recipe Crock Pot or Stove
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