Description
Hot Mulled Apple Cider is a warm, spiced beverage that captures the essence of fall with its comforting flavors and aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups apple cider
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon allspice berries
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the apple cider, orange slices, lemon slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and allspice berries.
- If desired, add brown sugar to sweeten the cider.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and let it steep for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Strain the cider to remove the spices and fruit slices before serving.
- Serve warm in mugs, garnished with additional cinnamon sticks or orange slices if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar according to your taste.
- This recipe can be made in a slow cooker on low for 2-3 hours.
- For an adult version, consider adding a splash of rum or bourbon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Hot Mulled Apple Cider, Fall Beverage, Spiced Cider, Warm Drinks