Description
This hot spiced cider is a cozy, comforting drink made with apple cider, orange juice, and warming spices. Perfect for chilly days or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 quart apple cider
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the apple cider, orange juice, lemon juice, ground cloves, ground allspice, ground cinnamon, and maple syrup.
- Stir well to mix all the ingredients.
- Heat the mixture until hot but not boiling.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 5 to 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
- Remove from heat and serve warm.
Notes
- For a stronger spice flavor, let the cider simmer longer.
- Garnish with cinnamon sticks or orange slices for presentation.
- This recipe can easily be doubled for a crowd.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
