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HOLIDAY SPICED CIDER RECIPE BY TASTY



Holiday Spiced Cider Recipe by Tasty image

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

SPICED CIDER



Spiced Cider image

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.

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 HOLIDAY CIDER



Hot Holiday Cider image

This slightly tart apple cider is perfect for a holiday open house. It fills the room with a wonderful aroma. -Cindy Tobin, West Bend, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h10m

Yield 16 servings (about 3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 cups apple cider or juice
4 cups cranberry juice
2 cups orange juice
1/2 cup sugar
3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
1 teaspoon whole allspice
1 teaspoon whole cloves

Steps:

  • Place first four ingredients in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Place spices on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose spices; tie securely with string. Add to slow cooker., Cook, covered, on low until heated through, 3-4 hours. Discard spice bag. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 14mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

FESTIVE HOT CIDER



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Fruity and Spicy (cinnamon sticks,allspice, cloves, cardamom pods, vanilla bean) Cider to warm the soul!

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Punch Beverage

Time 2h10m

Yield 10-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cinnamon sticks
16 whole allspice berries
4 whole cloves
4 cardamom pods, slightly crushed
1 vanilla bean, split
6 cups apple cider
4 cups cranberry juice
4 cups water
2 cups rum (optional)
orange slice, to garnish
fresh cranberries, to garnish

Steps:

  • Combine cider, cranberry juice, water, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, cardamom pods,& vanilla bean into slow cooker.
  • Cook on low heat for 2-4 hours.
  • Garnish with orange slices, if desired and fresh cranberries for a more colorful celebration.

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

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