Best 12 Cinnamon Orange Apple Cider Recipes

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Introducing the tantalizing world of cinnamon orange apple cider, a comforting and flavorful drink perfect for cozy autumn evenings or festive holiday gatherings. This classic beverage combines the zesty notes of orange with the warm embrace of cinnamon and the crisp essence of apples, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will delight your senses. Whether you prefer a traditional stovetop method or a modern slow-cooker approach, this versatile recipe can be tailored to suit your preferences. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your mugs, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you feeling warm and satisfied.

Let's cook with our recipes!

WARM CINNAMON-ORANGE CIDER



Warm Cinnamon-Orange Cider image

As if by magic, the cinnamon candies melt, giving this spiced cider a rosy glow.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Beverage

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 bottle (64-ounce size) apple cider
2 cups orange juice
2 tablespoons red cinnamon candies
1 1/2 teaspoons whole allspice
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons honey

Steps:

  • Heat apple cider, orange juice, candies and allspice to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Remove allspice. Stir in honey. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 5 mg

CINNAMON ORANGE CIDER



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As the season warms up, this pretty beverage is sure to be a hit! You just might want to double this recipe and then fill the punch bowl for guests. -Mark Morgan, Waterford, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 1-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups apple cider or juice
2 cups orange juice
3 tablespoons Red Hots
1-1/2 teaspoons whole allspice
4-1/2 teaspoons honey

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the cider, juice and candies. Place the allspice on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Add to pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until flavors are blended, 5 minutes. , Discard spice bag; stir in honey. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker; keep warm over low heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 17mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SPICED CIDER



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Nancy Fuller, of Food Network's Farmhouse Rules, shares her recipe for warm Spiced Cider spiked with bourbon.

Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     beverage

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 cups (1 gallon) apple cider
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon allspice
Pinch grated nutmeg
2 teaspoons whole cloves
1 orange
Cinnamon sticks, for garnish
2 cups bourbon, optional

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium heat, add the apple cider. Stir in the brown sugar, allspice and nutmeg until the sugar is dissolved and bring to a low boil.
  • Stick the pointy ends of the cloves into the orange so that just the buds of the cloves are visible. The entire orange should be covered with the cloves.
  • Add the orange to the cider and reduce the heat to simmer. Cover and continue cooking for 20 minutes.
  • Serve in warm mugs with a cinnamon stick garnish. For adults, add bourbon to the cider.

WARM CINNAMON ORANGE CIDER



Warm Cinnamon Orange Cider image

A warm cider made using cinnamon and orange is perfect to serve at any holiday - ready in 10 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Beverage

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups cranberry-apple juice drink or apple cider
2 cups orange juice
2 tablespoons red cinnamon candies
1 1/2 teaspoons whole allspice
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons honey

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except honey in 3-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Remove allspice. Stir in honey. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 5 mg

HOT CINNAMON APPLE BRANDY CIDER



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This sweet, delightful hot cinnamon apple brandy cider is spiced with freshly squeezed apple cider, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, and cinnamon!

Provided by Culinary Envy

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Punch Recipes     Adult Punch Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ gallon fresh apple cider
1 cup apple brandy
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
¼ cup honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch salt
10 thin strips orange zest
10 small cinnamon sticks

Steps:

  • Combine apple cider, apple brandy, 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, pepper, and salt in a pot over medium-high heat. Simmer until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour apple cider mixture into heat-proof mugs. Twist orange zest strips between your fingers to release the essential oils; drop 1 into each mug. Add 1 cinnamon stick to each mug.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.1 calories, Carbohydrate 50.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 41.2 mg, Sugar 44 g

HOT CIDER WITH ORANGE TWISTS



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I first tasted a steaming mug of this comforting beverage on a frigid evening. It's still a family favorite on a wintry day. -Catherine Allan, Twin Falls, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h10m

Yield 2-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 quarts apple cider or juice
1 cup pineapple juice
1 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
8 whole cloves
4 unpeeled fresh orange slices (1/4 inch thick)
4 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
Additional orange slices and cinnamon sticks

Steps:

  • In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first six ingredients. Push two cloves through each orange slice. Push a cinnamon stick through the center of each orange slice; add to cider mixture. , Cover and cook on low for 2-4 hours or until heated through. Discard orange slices, cloves and cinnamon sticks. Stir cider before serving. Use additional orange slices and cinnamon sticks to make orange twist garnishes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ORANGE SPICED APPLE CIDER



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     beverage

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups apple cider
1 medium orange, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 cinnamon sticks
2 teaspoons whole cloves
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

Steps:

  • Combine the cider, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves and peppercorns in a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and cook until the cider is fragrant, about 20 minutes. Serve warm.

SPICED ORANGE-CINNAMON CIDER



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This is the perfect drink for holiday entertaining or family get-togethers. It's sweet and spicy, and can be made adult friendly with a healthy shot of your favorite whiskey.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Cider

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
3 cups apple cider
2 oranges, thinly sliced
1 lime, thinly sliced
4 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
8 whole cloves
1 star anise
2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • Combine orange juice, apple cider, orange slices, lime slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise in a large saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Remove cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise. Stir in honey and keep warm.
  • Pour warm cider into cups and garnish with a cinnamon stick for stirring and several orange and lime slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39.3 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 1.2 g, Sodium 19.3 mg, Sugar 30.7 g

HOT MULLED APPLE CIDER WITH APPLES, ORANGE & CINNAMON



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This is a wonderful apple cider perfect for a cold winter/fall day. Serve with a cinnamon stick for stirring

Provided by Deantini

Categories     Beverages

Time 35m

Yield 8 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 cups apple cider
1 apple (red skinned, cut in slices)
3 sticks cinnamon
6 cloves, whole
1 strip orange rind, 2-3 inches

Steps:

  • Cook over medium heat until steaming; reduce heat to low and simmer gently until spices have infused liquid, approx 30 minute.
  • Strain into warmed mugs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 14.2, Sodium 33.8, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 2.4, Protein 0.1

MULLED APPLE CIDER WITH ORANGE AND GINGER



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Come in from the cold to this warmly spiced hot apple cider.

Categories     Hot Drink     Non-Alcoholic     Ginger     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Halloween     Orange     Apple     Spice     Cinnamon     Christmas Eve     Party     Drink     Gourmet     Kid-Friendly     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 cups unpasteurized apple cider
A 3-inch cinnamon stick
10 whole cloves
1 navel orange, peeled and sliced crosswise
A 2-inch piece of peeled fresh ginger, cut into 6 slices

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan combine the cider, the cinnamon stick, the cloves, the orange and the ginger and simmer the mixture for 20 minutes. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a heat-proof pitcher and serve the mulled cider warm.

MULLED APPLE CIDER WITH ORANGE AND GINGER



Mulled Apple Cider with Orange and Ginger image

Categories     Fruit Juice     Non-Alcoholic     Ginger     Kid-Friendly     Orange     Fall     Winter     Cinnamon     Clove     Simmer     Gourmet     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 cups unpasteurized apple cider
A 3-inch cinnamon stick
10 whole cloves
1 navel orange, peeled and sliced crosswise
A 2-inch piece of peeled fresh ginger, cut into 6 slices

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan combine the cider, the cinnamon stick, the cloves, the orange and the ginger and simmer the mixture for 20 minutes. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a heat-proof pitcher and serve the mulled cider warm.

MULLED APPLE CIDER WITH ORANGE AND GINGER



Mulled Apple Cider with Orange and Ginger image

Make and share this Mulled Apple Cider with Orange and Ginger recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Beverages

Time 21m

Yield 8 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 cups unpasteurized apple cider
1 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
10 whole cloves
1 navel orange, peeled and sliced crosswise
1 (2 inch) piece of peeled fresh ginger, cut into 6 slices

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan combine the cider, the cinnamon stick, the cloves, the orange and the ginger and simmer the mixture for 20 minutes.
  • Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a heat-proof pitcher and serve the mulled cider warm.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of apples for a more complex flavor. Try using a mix of sweet and tart apples, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Fuji.
  • Add a cinnamon stick or two to the cider for an extra boost of flavor.
  • Garnish the cider with a slice of orange or apple, a cinnamon stick, or a sprig of rosemary.
  • Serve the cider warm or chilled.

Conclusion:

Apple cider is a delicious and versatile beverage that can be enjoyed all year round. It's a great way to use up extra apples, and it's also a healthy and refreshing drink. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be an apple cider recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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