Cozy Hot Apple Cider Recipe
Warm up your autumn with this delightful hot apple cider, a nostalgic beverage that combines the sweet and spicy essence of fall. With fragrant spices and fresh apples simmering together, each sip will transport you to cozy evenings spent by the fire. Perfect for gatherings or quiet nights in, this homemade cider is simple to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 medium apples (mix of Honeycrisp and Granny Smith)
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 5 whole cloves
- 2 star anise pods
- ¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- ½ cup brown sugar
- Water (enough to cover apples)
Instructions
- Wash and core the apples, then chop them into quarters.
- In a large pot, combine chopped apples with enough water to cover them. Add brown sugar and stir.
- Add cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, and nutmeg.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer uncovered for about 45 minutes.
- Once the apples are soft, mash them with a potato masher to release flavors.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into another pot or pitcher. Serve warm garnished with additional cinnamon sticks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg