Hot perked apple cider is a delightful, comforting beverage perfect for crisp fall evenings or cozy winter afternoons. Made by simmering apple cider with various spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, this drink exudes a warm, inviting aroma that fills your home with holiday cheer. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or want to experiment with unique flavor combinations, you'll find a hot perked apple cider recipe that suits your taste. Grab a mug, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a journey to discover the best hot perked apple cider recipe that will warm your heart and soul.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
HOT APPLE CIDER
Nothing beats a mug of hot cider on a cold winter day. This recipe is great as it calls for fresh apple cider and pure maple syrup. Start with only 6 strips each of the orange and lemon peel, and adjust to taste.
Provided by Angel
Categories Drinks Recipes Cider Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pour the apple cider and maple syrup into a large stainless steel saucepan.
- Place the cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice berries, orange peel and lemon peel in the center of a washed square of cheesecloth; fold up the sides of the cheesecloth to enclose the bundle, then tie it up with a length of kitchen string. Drop the spice bundle into the cider mixture.
- Place the saucepan over moderate heat for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cider is very hot but not boiling.
- Remove the cider from the heat. Discard the spice bundle. Ladle the cider into big cups or mugs, adding a fresh cinnamon stick to each serving if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.2 g, Sodium 29.4 mg, Sugar 33.9 g
SLOW COOKER HOT SPICED APPLE CIDER (WASSAIL)
With just four ingredients - okay, five if you spike it with your favorite rum - this Crock Pot hot spiced apple cider couldn't be any easier to make. It's the perfect excuse to get out there and rake the leaves.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Categories beverages
Time 4h10m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pour apple cider into a 2.5-quart or larger Crock Pot or other slow cooker. Add cinnamon sticks.
- With a toothpick, poke holes all around the orange, about 1/2 inch to 1 inch apart. Carefully poke the cloves into the toothpick holes in the orange.
- Place orange into the cider in the slow cooker.
- Cook on low until hot and spiced through, about 4 hours. Ladle into mugs along with an ounce or so of rum if using. Place a cinnamon stick in each glass if desired and serve.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 125 kcal, Sugar 24 g, Sodium 12 mg, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 31 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g
HOT SPICED CIDER
This recipe uses an automatic coffee maker to brew the cider. If you don't own one, heat it in a slow cooker or a saucepan over medium heat on the stovetop. Grab your mugs and dive into this hot drink! Clean your coffee maker according to the manufacturer's instructions before using for coffee again.
Provided by Sara
Categories Drinks Recipes Cider Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place filter in coffee basket, and fill with brown sugar, allspice, cloves, cinnamon stick, salt, nutmeg, and orange wedges. Pour apple cider into coffee pot where the water usually goes. Brew, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 51.5 mg, Sugar 18.8 g
HOT APPLE CIDER
In this recipe, brown sugar and spices add extra flavor to already delicious apple cider. -Marlys Benning, Wellsburg, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 15m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Fill the filter-lined basket of a large automatic percolator with the brown sugar, cloves, allspice and cinnamon sticks. Prepare as you would coffee according to manufacturer's directions, but substitute cider for water.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 23mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
HOT PERKED APPLE CIDER
Using a coffee percolator, this cider is great on cold winter days. Recipe source: Cook time is perking time. Bon Appetit (November 1984)
Provided by ellie_
Categories Beverages
Time 10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Pour cider into large percolator (8-10 cup).
- Place remaining ingredients in percolator basket.
- Perk 10 minutes.
- Pour into mugs.
- Garnish each with a cinnamon stick (from the Percolator basket) and serve.
SPICED HOT APPLE CIDER
During cool-weather season, my husband and I take this soul-warming drink outside by the fire pit. Our house smells amazing while the cider is simmering! -Lisa Bynum, Brandon, Mississippi
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 2h10m
Yield 10 servings (3/4 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place first five ingredients on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose spice mixture; tie securely with string., Place cider and spice bag in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, to allow flavors to blend, 2-3 hours. Discard spice bag. If desired, stir in rum.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 20mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
Tips:
- To make the perfect hot perked apple cider, start with fresh, crisp apples. A mix of sweet and tart varieties will give the cider the best flavor.
- Use a good quality apple cider vinegar. This will help to give the cider a rich, complex flavor.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves are all classic choices, but you could also try adding cardamom, ginger, or even a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Serve the cider hot and fresh, garnished with a cinnamon stick or a slice of apple.
Conclusion:
Hot perked apple cider is the perfect drink to warm you up on a cold winter day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With its sweet, tart, and spicy flavors, it's sure to be a hit with everyone.
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