Best Easy Microwave Mulled Apple Cider Recipes

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INSTANT POT® MULLED APPLE CIDER



Instant Pot® Mulled Apple Cider image

On a cool evening, when you want to wrap your hands around a warm cup, or if you want to soothe a scratchy, dry throat, try this comforting cider. Brightened with lemon zest and sweetened with honey, it's ready in a flash, when you use your Instant Pot®. Makes about 8 1/2 cup servings.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cider Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups apple cider
3 cinnamon sticks, plus more for garnish
½ lemon, zested
½ teaspoon whole cloves, or to taste
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon honey, or to taste
½ lemon, sliced

Steps:

  • Combine apple cider, cinnamon sticks, lemon zest, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice in the inner pot of a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 1 minute. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Ladle mulled cider into cups and sweeten with honey. Garnish with lemon slices and additional cinnamon sticks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 14.8 mg, Sugar 16.5 g

MULLED CIDER



Mulled Cider image

This is a classic warmer-upper that you can serve on chilly winter days. Pass the brandy separately for those who want it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 13 servings (about 3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
3 whole cloves
2 whole allspice
1 bay leaf
3 quarts apple cider or apple juice
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons brown sugar
Dash salt
1 to 1-1/2 cups brandy, optional

Steps:

  • Place the cinnamon stick, cloves, allspice and bay leaf on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag. , In a large saucepan, combine the apple cider, juices, orange zest, brown sugar, salt and spice bag. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer mixture for 30 minutes to blend flavors. Discard spice bag. Strain cider mixture and stir in brandy if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

MULLED APPLE CIDER



Mulled Apple Cider image

What could be more warming on a cool autumn or winter night than hot apple cider, easily made and infused with exotic spices?

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Punch Beverage

Time 35m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 gallon apple cider
2 tablespoons whole allspice
2 tablespoons whole cloves
5 -6 cinnamon sticks
orange slice
additional cinnamon stick (optional)

Steps:

  • Tie small spices in a small cheesecloth and drop into the cider; allow cinnamon to just go on its own.
  • Heat mixture on the stove and simmer for at least 30 minutes before serving, stirring occasionally to agitate the spices.
  • Float orange slices on top of the cider.
  • Pour into mugs and serve, with a cinnamon stick, if desired.
  • Makes 1 gallon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 6.4, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 27.8, Carbohydrate 1.6, Fiber 0.4, Protein 0.1

EASY MICROWAVE MULLED "APPLE CIDER"



Easy Microwave Mulled

Adapted from a stovetop recipe in an old Pleasant Company (Yes, as in American Girl) cookbook called "Great Girl Food". Simple to make, and good for when you want a quick, warming drink! I should note that the sugar HAS to be brown. The molasses in brown sugar adds an extra needed touch of spice. The spice mixture will also leave a bit of grit behind in the mug if you don't stir it around every once in a while as you're drinking it. I wish I could come up with a way to fix that, but so far I haven't thought of one yet.

Provided by Chrissy Sweettooth

Categories     Beverages

Time 3m

Yield 8 ounces, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup apple juice
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 dash ground cinnamon
1 dash ground nutmeg
1 dash ground cloves
1 dash ground allspice

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a microwave safe mug.
  • Place mug in microwave and cook on HIGH for 1-2 minutes, depending on the wattage of your microwave. You may have to wait for a minute or so before you drink it, because it will be hot.
  • Enjoy your "cider"! TIP: this tastes even better with a little caramel sauce stirred into it!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.2, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 11.6, Carbohydrate 32.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 28.4, Protein 0.3

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