Description
Hot Apple Cider with Cinnamon Sticks is a warm, comforting beverage perfect for autumn gatherings and chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups apple cider
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the apple cider, cinnamon sticks, orange slices, brown sugar, cloves, and allspice.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and let it steep for about 20-30 minutes.
- Remove from heat and strain the cider to remove the spices and orange slices.
- Serve warm in mugs, garnished with additional cinnamon sticks if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar according to your taste.
- This cider can be made in a slow cooker on low for 4-6 hours for a hands-off approach.
- 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: 120
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Hot Apple Cider, Cinnamon Sticks, Autumn Drink, Cozy Beverage