Best 6 Hot Perked Apple Cider Recipes

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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



Hot Apple Cider image

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

6 cups apple cider
¼ cup real maple syrup
2 cinnamon sticks
6 whole cloves
6 whole allspice berries
1 orange peel, cut into strips
1 lemon peel, cut into strips

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)



Slow Cooker Hot Spiced Apple Cider (Wassail) image

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

2 quarts apple cider (64 ounces or 8 cups)
6 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
1 medium organic naval orange*
2 tablespoons whole cloves
Rum of your choice (optional)
Additional cinnamon sticks for serving (optional)

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



Hot Spiced Cider image

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

¼ cup packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon whole allspice
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
¼ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 large orange, quartered with peel
2 quarts apple cider

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



Hot Apple Cider image

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

2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon ground allspice
3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches), broken
1 gallon apple cider

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



Hot Perked Apple Cider image

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

8 cups apple cider
1/2 cup brown sugar
10 cinnamon sticks (3-inch)
6 whole cloves

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



Spiced Hot Apple Cider image

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

2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
1 piece fresh gingerroot (about 1 inch), thinly sliced
1 teaspoon whole allspice
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon cardamom pods, crushed
2 quarts apple cider or juice
Rum, optional

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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