Spiced Apple Cider
Cuisine: American
Categories: Holiday Recipes, Drinks & Beverages
Recipe Source: Light House Foods
Spiced Apple Cider is a warm and comforting beverage that's perfect for chilly days. This cozy drink combines fresh apple cider with aromatic spices like cinnamon, cloves, and star anise, creating a fragrant and flavorful experience. It's often simmered on the stovetop with orange slices and a touch of sweetness for a truly indulgent treat.
Difficulty: EASY
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Serving Size: 12 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 gallon Litehouse Gala Apple Cider
- 1 tablespoon whole allspice
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 4 cloves whole cloves
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
Directions:
- Combine cider, allspice, nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon sticks in a large pot. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean and add bean.
- Bring spiced cider just to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook just below a simmer until flavors meld, about 1 hour.
- Strain cider through a sieve into another pot or heatproof punch bowl; discard solids in sieve. Ladle hot spiced cider into cups.