Best Freyja Farms Holiday Mulled Cider Recipes

MULLED CIDER

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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

Ingredients

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 CIDER

Mulled Cider image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories beverage

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 cups apple cider
1 orange
2 cinnamon sticks
4 whole cloves
2 star anise

Steps:

Put the cider in a large saucepan. Strip the peel from the orange in long strips with a vegetable peeler, taking care not to take off the bitter white pith. Add to the pan. Then squeeze the orange juice into the cider (straining out the seeds). Add cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise.
Heat cider over medium heat, then simmer very gently until fragrant, about 15 minutes. Serve.
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MULLED CIDER WITH FALL SPICES

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Heat up your holiday meal -- or any occasion -- with our spiced apple drink.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Drink Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 quarts apple cider (8 cups)
4 strips lemon zest
2 cinnamon sticks
2 whole star anise (optional)
1 teaspoon whole allspice berries
1 teaspoon whole cloves

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring cider, lemon zest, and spices to a boil; cover, and remove from heat. Let steep at least 20 minutes (or up to 4 hours). Ladle carefully into mugs, leaving most of the solids behind.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 g