The Easiest Hot Spiced Apple Cider

A cozy mug of hot apple cider with autumn spices is the easiest beverage of the season.

Ingredients for for Hot Spiced Apple Cider:

  • fresh apple cider
  • orange
  • cinnamon sticks
  • whole cloves
  • apple
  • nutmeg
four bushels of apples

How to make this recipe:

Put all the ingredients, except the garnishes, into a large heavy bottomed pot. Warm through for 30 minutes to allow the spices to flavor the cider.

a vintage blue truck with wood rails and bushels of apples spilling from the sides

What I love about Hot cider:

It’s cold outside. All you want is sometime comforting, warm and tasty. Look no further than Spiced Apple Cider. It takes about 10 minutes to whip up and will whisk away the winter blues.

High quality apple cider is a must. Don’t use the stuff on the bottom shelf of the juice section of your grocery store. Use cider is that is fresh chilled.

Warm yourself with a mug of apple cider spiced with cloves, cinnamon and a bit of citrus. Curl up on the sofa with a good book and cup of this comforting classic winter beverage.

I have seen many recipes calling for using your coffee maker, but even after cleaning, it’s almost impossible to get the coffee taste out of the cider. Use a saucepan on your stovetop or a slow cooker.

a bucket filled with apple cider apples

What to serve with Hot Spiced Apple Cider:

  • a baked bundt cake on a cake stand
    Our moist walnut apple cake
  • a fork with a bite of cake and whipped cream
  • a white bowls with flowers filled with apple crisp and a scoop of vanilla ice cream

Common Questions

How long can I store this drink?

Remove all the spices and citrus from the cider. Store in an air tight container for up to two weeks.

How much alcohol can I add?

Add half a jigger of VSOP brandy or 1 full jigger of whiskey.

Can I use frozen apple concentrate?

Freshly pressed apple cider is preferred for this cider. Frozen apple concentrate is just concentrated high sugar juice. You will need to add water to get the right consistency. For best results, use pressed cider when seasonally available.

Can this be served cold?

Yes- it is very refreshing served cold.

The Easiest Hot Spiced Apple Cider

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Course: Holiday Baking
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cider
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Meggen

Ingredients

  • 32 oz fresh pressed apple cider
  • 4 unit cinnamon sticks plus additional for garnish
  • 10 unit whole cloves
  • ½ tsp fresh ground nutmeg
  • 3 unit Orange slices
  • Apple wheels for garnish
  • Apple Brandy and Whiskey optional

Instructions

  • In a large pot over low heat, warm all the ingredients for 30 minutes until hot. Do not allow to boil. After 30 minutes, remove the cloves and cinnamon sticks with a fine sieve. Serve with cinnamon sticks or apple wheels as a garnish.
  • If adding apple brandy or whisky, add one jigger of whiskey per mug.

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