Best 16 How To Make Spiced Cider Recipes

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When the weather turns chilly and the holidays approach, there's nothing quite like the aroma of spiced cider filling your home. This warm and comforting beverage is made with apple cider, spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, and often a touch of sweetness. Whether you're looking for a non-alcoholic drink to enjoy with friends and family or a festive holiday treat, spiced cider is sure to please. With so many variations on the classic recipe, you're sure to find one that suits your taste.

Here are our top 16 tried and tested recipes!

SPICED CIDER



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I first concocted this beverage years ago for my son on a chilly New England day. He's grown now, but he still enjoys this tangy cider whenever he comes for a visit. -Debbie Terenzini, Lusby, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 cups apple cider or juice
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Additional cinnamon sticks, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 6 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Discard cinnamon sticks. Use additional cinnamon sticks for stirrers if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (32g 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.

SPICED CIDER



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 quart apple cider
2 cinnamon sticks
Zest of 1 lemon
1 cup dark rum, optional
Thinly sliced apples for garnish
Cinnamon sticks for garnish

Steps:

  • Pour apple cider into a large saucepan. Add cinnamon sticks and lemon zest. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and strain. Add dark rum. Serve warm into coffee mugs and garnish with an apple slice and a cinnamon stick.

HOT SPICED CIDER



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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

EASY HOT SPICED CIDER



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This warm cider chases the chill on cool evenings...and it's perfect for winter holidays, too. -Trinda Heinrich, Lakemoor, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h5m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-1/2 cups apple cider or unsweetened apple juice
2/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
12 whole cloves

Steps:

  • In a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker, combine the first five ingredients. Place cinnamon stick and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Place bag in slow cooker., Cover and cook on low for 1 hour. Discard spice bag; continue to cook 1-2 hours or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 21mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SPICED APPLE CIDER



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When the temperature drops outside, I like to warm up family and friends with steaming mugs of simple spiced cider. The recipe can easily be doubled for a larger group.-Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups apple cider or juice
8 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
2 lemon zest strips
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
8 whole cloves
4 slices red apple, cored and cut in half

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the apple cider, cinnamon sticks, lemon zest and nutmeg. Insert a clove into each apple slice; add to cider., Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 minute. Discard lemon zest strip. Ladle into mugs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 19mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SIMPLE SPICED CIDER



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Make and share this Simple Spiced Cider recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 cups apple cider
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 cinnamon sticks

Steps:

  • Heat all ingredients to boiling in 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes.
  • Strain cider mixture to remove cloves and cinnamon if desired. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0.9, Fat 0.1, Sodium 0.3, Carbohydrate 0.1, Fiber 0.1

HOLIDAY SPICED CIDER RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: orange, whole clove, apple, whole allspice, cinnamon sticks, apple cider, brown sugar, nutmeg, whiskey

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Drinks

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 orange
2 teaspoons whole clove
1 apple
1 teaspoon whole allspice
4 cinnamon sticks
1 gal apple cider
½ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon nutmeg
whiskey, or rum, optional

Steps:

  • Pierce orange with cloves. (If you have a tea infuser, tea bag or cheese cloth, you can use that to keep the spices under control).
  • Pierce apple with allspice.
  • Put the orange, apple, cinnamon sticks, apple cider, brown sugar and nutmeg into your slow cooker.
  • Turn on high for 2 hours, then keep warm on low until you're ready to drink.
  • Drink as is or with a shot (or two) of whiskey, rum, etc.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 0 grams, Sugar 61 grams

HOT SPICED CIDER



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Next time you're entertaining, stir up a batch of this nicely spiced apple cider. The wonderful aroma will make your guests feel welcome on a chilly day. -Kim Wallace, Dennison, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 4-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 gallon apple cider or apple juice
1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
4 cinnamon sticks
2 teaspoons whole cloves
1 teaspoon whole allspice

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine the first five ingredients. Place the cinnamon sticks, cloves and allspice on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Add to the pan. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until flavors are blended (do not boil). Discard spice bag.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 20mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

HOT SPIKED CIDER



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A 'spiked' version of the traditional hot cider - great for fall or holiday gatherings. This can be made in large quantities and kept warm in an electric coffee server.

Provided by debmallonee

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Rum Drinks Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 quart water
3 orange spice tea bags
½ cup light brown sugar
2 cups apple cider
1 ½ cups light rum
8 cinnamon sticks
3 teaspoons butter

Steps:

  • Pour water into a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and toss in the orange spice tea bags. Cover and let steep 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and stir in sugar, apple cider, rum, and 2 of the cinnamon sticks. Heat just to steaming -- do not boil.
  • Ladle hot cider into 6 mugs and drop 1/2 teaspoon butter into each. Garnish with a cinnamon "swizzle" stick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 5.4 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 34 mg, Sugar 27.3 g

HOMEMADE APPLE CIDER



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Homemade apple cider.

Provided by scollins

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Juice Recipes

Time 7h35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

10 apples, quartered
¾ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground allspice

Steps:

  • Place apples in a large stockpot and add enough water cover by at least 2 inches. Stir in sugar, cinnamon, and allspice. Bring to a boil. Boil, uncovered, for 1 hour. Cover pot, reduce heat, and simmer for 2 hours.
  • Strain apple mixture though a fine mesh sieve. Discard solids. Drain cider again though a cheesecloth lined sieve. Refrigerate until cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.9 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 1.2 mg, Sugar 18.3 g

WARM & COZY SPICED CIDER



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We take winter seriously in Minnesota. This comforting cider flavored with cinnamon, cloves and fruit juices helps warm and brace our spirits. -Chris Runyan, Montevideo, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 quarts unsweetened apple cider
1 cup orange juice
1 can (5-1/2 ounces) apricot nectar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts :

HOT SPICED CIDER



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There's nothing like warm, spicy apple cider to break the ice when you're entertaining on a chilly day.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Beverage

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 cups apple cider
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 cinnamon sticks

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat ingredients to boiling over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 10 minutes.
  • Before serving, strain cider mixture to remove cloves and cinnamon, if desired. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 5 mg

MULLING SPICES FOR CIDER



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This delicious mix of spices and fresh lemon zest will liven up your cup of cider. You may mix the spices ahead of time, and add the lemon zest when you are ready to mull the cider.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 each cinnamon sticks
½ teaspoon whole cloves
⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ lemon, zested

Steps:

  • Combine cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice, and nutmeg in an airtight container. Add lemon zest when making mulled cider.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4 calories, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 0.6 mg

SPICED APPLE CIDER OR WINE MIX



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This makes a wonderful gift basket, just add a bottle of dry red wine or apple cider, a couple of mugs, coasters, an orange or lemon, and a bunch of cinnamon sticks tied together. Don't forget to keep some for yourself. This recipe is delicious and fills the home with wonderful scents! Thanks to FabulousFoods.com

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Beverages

Time 15m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
8 ounces apple cider or 8 ounces dry red wine
2 teaspoons hot spiced cider mix
1 cinnamon stick
1 orange rind twists or 1 lemon twist

Steps:

  • For Spice Mix------------.
  • Combine all ingredients and store in airtight container.
  • To Make Spiced Apple Cider or Wine----------.
  • Heat wine or cider until hot but not boiling.
  • Steep the Apple Cider Spice Mix in the liquid until sugar is dissolved.
  • Pour into serving mug and garnish with cinnamon stick and twist of peel.

SPICED ORANGE CIDER MIX



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Nothing is more soothing than a hot cup of spiced orange cider on a cold winter's night. I've enjoyed this recipe for years. Bring this mix to work, as it's a sure-fire drink your co-workers will L-O-V-E. It's also a cute, easy, inexpensive holiday gift that's fun for the kiddos (looks like sand art). Enjoy!

Provided by Annette Lawless

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cider Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup white sugar
1 cup orange flavored drink mix (such as Tang®)
½ cup instant tea powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Combine sugar, orange flavored drink mix, tea powder, cinnamon, and cloves in a large bowl. Store in a sealed container.
  • To serve, mix 2 to 3 tablespoons of the mixture with a cup of hot water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 1.5 mg, Sugar 19 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, seasonal spices. This will give your cider the best flavor.
  • Toast your spices before using them. This will help to release their flavor and aroma.
  • Use a variety of spices. This will give your cider a complex and interesting flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make spiced cider, so find a recipe that you like and make it your own.
  • Serve your cider warm. This is the traditional way to enjoy it, and it's also the most comforting way.

Conclusion:

Spiced cider is a delicious and festive drink that's perfect for enjoying during the fall and winter months. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a warm and comforting drink, give spiced cider a try.

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