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Spiced Apple Cider

This warm spiced apple cider is a cozy fall and winter drink made with fresh apple cider and aromatic whole spices simmered together on the stovetop. The perfect holiday hot drink with cinnamon cloves and star anise that fills your kitchen with an incredible seasonal aroma.

4.5
25 min
🍴4 servings
🔥120 cal
🔖Easy
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A warming spiced apple cider simmered with cinnamon sticks cloves and star anise for the ultimate cozy fall drink.

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Nutrition per serving

120Calories
0gProtein
30gCarbs
0gFat
0gFiber

Ingredients

4servings

base

spices

flavoring

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Instructions

1

Combine Ingredients

Pour the apple cider into a medium saucepan and add the cinnamon sticks cloves star anise and orange slices.

2

Simmer the Cider

Heat over medium heat until the cider begins to steam then reduce to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes to allow the spices to infuse.

3

Strain and Serve

Strain the cider through a fine mesh strainer into mugs discarding the whole spices. Garnish with a fresh cinnamon stick and orange slice.

Substitutions

fresh apple ciderunfiltered apple juice as a widely available alternative
star anisea pinch of ground anise or simply omit it

Common mistakes

Boiling the cider instead of simmering which makes it bitter and reduces the fresh apple flavor
Not straining out the whole spices before serving which can result in a gritty texture
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