Best Holiday Spiced Cider Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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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.

HOLIDAY SPICED CIDER



Holiday Spiced Cider image

The spices and apples in this spiced cider will make your entire house smell of the holidays. The clove and cinnamon, mixed with the warm cider, is the perfect combination on a cool, crisp day. We added the optional spiced rum and sugar. It was delicious! There is a very small amount of alcohol for the quantity it makes, but will...

Provided by Dawn Emel

Categories     Hot Drinks

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 gal apple cider
1 apple sliced in rounds
1 orange sliced in rounds
3 cinnamon sticks
3 whole cloves
1/4 c sugar (optional)
1/4 c Captain Morgan's spiced rum (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Pour cider into a stove top pot. Turn stove on to medium.
  • 2. Add sliced apple and oranges, cinnamon sticks, clove and optional ingredients.
  • 3. Simmer for 10 minutes to get flavors to start releasing and blending.
  • 4. Turn down and keep warm. This will keep on your stove for 2-3 hours if not kept on high of heat.
  • 5. When adding the spiced rum, I only add enough to flavor the batch just a little. You can add more to your individual cups if you want.

SPICED APPLE CIDER RECIPE BY TASTY



Spiced Apple Cider Recipe by Tasty image

Here's a simple approach to making apple cider in your Instant Pot, just in time for fall. Perfect hot or cold, it's only made better by adding a shot of your favorite bourbon or spiced rum. This content is intended solely for users of legal drinking age. Drink responsibly.

Provided by Breana Jackson

Categories     Drinks

Time 6h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 pink lady apples, quartered, plus 1, thinly sliced, for garnish
3 granny smith apples, quartered
3 honeycrisp apples, quartered
3 gala apples, quartered
4 whole cinnamon sticks, toasted, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon whole clove
3 whole allspice berries
2 whole nutmegs, halved
1 fresh ginger, peeled, 2 in (5 cm)
1 orange, peeled
10 cups water, as needed
1 cup dark brown sugar
bourbon, or whiskey, for serving
6 slices orange slice, for garnish

Steps:

  • Add the quartered Pink Lady, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Gala apples, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, ginger, and orange peel to the Instant Pot. Pour in enough water to cover the apples. Sauté on high until simmering, 15-20 minutes. Cover with the lid and pressure cook on high for 6 hours. Once done, let the pressure release naturally before opening the lid.
  • Strain the solids and pour the cider back into the pot. Add the sugar and sauté on high for another 5-10 minutes, until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Ladle the hot cider into mugs or glasses. If desired, stir in a shot of bourbon or whiskey. Garnish with the orange and apple slices. Alternatively, to serve cold, transfer the cider to a covered pitcher or container and refrigerate until chilled. The cider will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Carbohydrate 111 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 16 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 83 grams

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