Spiced Apple Cider
Apple cider is the quintessential fall beverage that brings warmth and joy to every gathering. This easy-to-make spiced apple cider recipe combines fresh apples, aromatic spices, and a touch of sweetness, creating a comforting drink that’s perfect for cozy evenings. Whether sipped warm or chilled, this delightful concoction will fill your home with irresistible aromas and create lasting memories with friends and family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh apples (a mix of Honeycrisp and Granny Smith)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (adjust to taste)
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 5 whole cloves
- 2 slices peeled ginger
- 8 cups water
Instructions
- Wash, core, and chop the apples into quarters (don’t peel).
- In a large pot, add the chopped apples, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, ginger slices, and water.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 1-2 hours until fragrant.
- Mash the softened apples with a potato masher to release juices.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into another pot or bowl.
- Serve warm with an extra cinnamon stick or chill for later enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg