Yield: 16 servings
Hot Apple Cider
Easy Hot Apple Cider recipe for a tasty non-alcoholic hot drink with cinnamon, cloves, and allspice—lightly sweetened and perfectly spiced.
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Total Time
35 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 large apple
- 1 1/2 teaspoons whole cloves
- 1 gallon apple cider
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (or other sweetener)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 6 - 8 cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- Stud the apple with the whole cloves by pressing each clove stem through the apple peel and flesh, evenly spacing them out.
- Use cooking twine to tie the cinnamon sticks into a bundle.
- In a large pot over high heat, combine the apple cider, brown sugar, and allspice. Add the clove-studded apple and cinnamon sticks. Once the cider comes to a boil, reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Serve the cider hot garnished with a cinnamon stick, if desired.
Notes
For the slow cooker: Add all the ingredients and heat on high for 1 - 2 hours. To keep the cider warm, reduce the setting to low until ready to serve.
Cool any leftovers completely before storing in the refrigerator.
Serving suggestions:
- Ladle warm cider in mugs and garnish with apple slices, orange slices, or cinnamon sticks.
- For parties, keep hot apple cider warm over low heat on the stove or in a slow cooker. Cut an apple crosswise into 1/4-inch slices and float on top of the warm cider for a festive party feel.
- Make a hot apple cider float by serving warm apple cider topped with whipped cream and caramel syrup—a delicious and decadent non-alcoholic hot drink!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 144Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 13mgCarbohydrates: 36gFiber: 1gSugar: 31gProtein: 0g