Warm and Spiced Apple Cider Recipe
Experience the essence of autumn with this delightful homemade apple cider. Infused with fragrant spices and sweet-tart apples, each sip offers a cozy escape into fall. Perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings, this warm elixir will fill your home with inviting aromas and create lasting memories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh apple juice (a mix of Honeycrisp and Granny Smith)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 5 whole cloves
- 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups water
Instructions
- Gather the apples and spices, rinsing the apples thoroughly.
- Core and chop the apples into quarters; do not peel.
- Combine chopped apples, water, cinnamon sticks, cloves, nutmeg, and brown sugar in a large stockpot.
- Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 1-2 hours until apples are soft.
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into another pot or pitcher, squeezing to extract all the juice.
- Serve warm with optional garnishes like extra cinnamon sticks or orange slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg