Description
Enjoy a warm and comforting homemade spiced cinnamon apple cider drink, perfect for chilly days and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups apple cider
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 whole cloves
- 2 star anise
- 1 orange, sliced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the apple cider, cinnamon stick, whole cloves, star anise, and orange slices in a large pot. If desired, add the brown sugar.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat until it reaches a gentle simmer.
- Steep the cider by reducing the heat to low and letting it steep for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Strain the cider into mugs or a serving pitcher, discarding the spices. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
