How to Make Homemade Hot Apple Cider - A Step-by-Step Guide

As the weather starts to cool down and the leaves begin to change, there's nothing quite like sipping on a warm mug of homemade hot apple cider. This comforting and flavorful beverage is the perfect way to embrace the cozy vibes of fall and enjoy the seasonal bounty of apples. Whether you're hosting a gathering with friends and family or simply craving a comforting drink to enjoy at home, this homemade hot apple cider recipe is a must-try.

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Ingredients

  • 6 cups apple cider
  • ¼ cup real maple syrup
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 6 whole allspice berries
  • 1 orange peel, cut into strips
  • 1 lemon peel, cut into strips

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Pour apple cider and maple syrup into a large stainless steel saucepan.
  • Place cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice berries, orange peel, and lemon peel in the center of a square of washed cheesecloth; fold up the sides of the cheesecloth to enclose the bundle, then tie it up with a length of kitchen string. Drop the spice bundle into the cider mixture.
  • Place the saucepan over moderate heat and cook until cider is very hot but not boiling, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove cider from the heat. Discard the spice bundle.
  • Ladle cider into big cups or mugs, adding a fresh cinnamon stick to each serving if desired.
  • Nutrition

    163 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 29mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 34g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 33mg
    • Calcium: 52mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 240mg