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A clear glass mug filled with hot apple cider sits on a saucer, garnished with a cinnamon stick. A star anise pod and cinnamon stick rest on the table in front, with fresh apples and a basket softly blurred in the background, giving the scene a warm autumn feel.

Cozy Hot Apple Cider with Maple and Spices

Nesting Lane Indulge
Cozy Hot Apple Cider with Maple and Spices is a warm drink made with apple cider, maple syrup, and whole spices. A quick 15-minute recipe perfect for cozy fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Beverage
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Equipment

Large Stainless Steel Saucepan
Cheesecloth
Kitchen String
Ladle
Coffee Mug

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • In a large stainless steel saucepan, add apple cider and maple syrup.
  • The the center of the prewashed cheesecloth, place cloves, cinnamon sticks, orange peel, whole allspice berries, and lemon peel.
  • Pick up the corners of the cheesecloth to form a bundle. Tie with kitchen string.
  • Place the bundle in the saucepan.
  • Place the saucepan over medium/high heat, and heat for approximately 5 - 10 minutes, or until the liquid is hot, but not yet boiling.
  • Take pan off of heat, carefully remove and discard the bundle.
  • Using a ladle, place cider in mugs
  • Add a cinnamon stick to each mug

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Use Whole Spices

Whole cloves, cinnamon sticks, and allspice berries give better flavor and can be removed easily.

Don’t Boil

Heat until hot but not boiling to keep the cider smooth and prevent bitterness.

Keep Warm

If serving at a party, transfer to a slow cooker on the warm setting.

Ingredient Substitutions

Maple Syrup

You can use honey or brown sugar if you don’t have maple syrup.

Apple Cider

Unsweetened apple juice works if cider isn’t available, though the flavor will be lighter.

Nutrition

Calories: 162.7kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 1.2gFat: 0.1gSodium: 29.4mgPotassium: 240.3mgFiber: 1.2gSugar: 33.9gCalcium: 51.7mgIron: 0.4mg
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