Fall is in full swing in Seattle and in our household. Last night we put a few logs in our wood stove and made a batch of our favorite spiced hot apple cider. I love this recipe because its simple to make yet so good to drink. And for a grown up version, I poured a shot of spiced rum into my husband’s glass which really made for a a delightful warm Fall type cocktail. Anyway you have it, hot apple cider will warm your bellies with Fall goodness. Enjoy!
Spiced Hot Apple Cider Recipe
INGREDIENTS:
8 cups pressed Apple Juice/Cider (not from concentrate)
1 orange, cut into 1/4″ slices
3 cinnamon sticks
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon cloves
1 inch piece of ginger cut into coin sized slices
1/4 cup brown sugar
*optional spiced Rum
DIRECTIONS:
Place all the ingredients into a large pot and bring to boil for 5 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Strain cider before serving. Enjoy!
*For a Spiked version, add a shot of spiced rum to each glass
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This cider looks incredible. I love drinking cider in the fall- I grew up just down the street from a great apple orchard in Minnesota and I looked forward to their apple cider every year. I’ve missed it so much since moving to Japan. I’ve only found apple juice here. *sigh*
Spiced Apple Cider is one of my all time favorites. Love your recipe – it looks a lot like the one I make every year for Thanksgiving! I just throw all of the ingredients in my crock pot on low, refilling as necessary.
We’re on the same wavelength—I’m getting ready to post a recipe for mulled apple cider too. Just bought a big jug from apple picking. Nice addition of fresh ginger to yours.
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This is perfect for chilly fall days…which we are not having here in Florida at the moment! BOO!
i love the adult version. never thought of that. might take it to girls night,
This looks beyond amazing! I would opt for the spiked version:)
oh, that sounds so perfect!
When we were tailgating in college we used to put cinnamon schnapps in hot apple cider. Mmmmm.