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Apple Cider Recipe

Apple Cider Recipe

A warm, spiced apple cider simmered with cinnamon, cloves, and allspice for cozy autumn gatherings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cider Base
  • 10 cups apple cider fresh-pressed if available
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar or brown sugar for deeper flavor
Spices
  • 2 sticks cinnamon sticks tie in cheesecloth for easy removal
  • 1 teaspoon whole cloves place in a spice bag
  • 1 teaspoon whole allspice lightly crush for extra aroma

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pour apple cider and sugar into a large pot and stir gently.
Simmering
  1. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat, watching for soft bubbling around the edges.
  2. Lower heat to maintain a bare simmer and cook uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring once midway.
Finishing
  1. Remove the spice bundle and skim any foam for a clear cider.
  2. Ladle into mugs and garnish with cinnamon sticks before serving.

Notes

I always skim the foam after 5 minutes to keep the cider crystal clear.
Leftover cider keeps up to 5 days in a sealed container in the fridge—cool within two hours.
You can freeze extra cider in ice cube trays for quick reheating.