Best Hot Grape Cider Recipes

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MULLED GRAPE CIDER



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I came up with this recipe one year when I tried to make grape jelly and ended up with 30 jars of delicious grape syrup instead. I simmered the syrup with spices to make a lovely autumn drink. -Sharon Harmon, Orange, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h20m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 pounds Concord grapes
8 cups water, divided
1-1/2 cups sugar
8 whole cloves
4 cinnamon sticks (4 inches)
Dash ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine grapes and 2 cups water; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Press through a strainer; reserve juice and discard skins and seeds. , Pour juice through a double layer of cheesecloth into a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the sugar, cloves, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg and remaining water. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours. Discard cloves and cinnamon sticks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (56g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

HOT CIDER



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I dress up apple cider using lemonade, orange juice, honey and spices for a new version of a classic fall beverage. -Glenna Tooman, Boise, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 18 servings (4-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups water
2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
Dash ground cloves
1 gallon apple cider or unsweetened apple juice
1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
3/4 cup orange juice
1/3 cup honey
1 tea bag

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, combine the water, allspice, cinnamon stick and cloves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. , Add the remaining ingredients. Return just to a boil. Discard cinnamon stick and tea bag. Stir and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 24mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

HOT MULLED CIDER



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     beverage

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

16 cups pure apple juice or fresh apple cider
Four 2-inch cinnamon sticks
2 oranges, peels and juice
8 whole cloves
6 star anise

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan and simmer over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes. Pour into mugs and serve.

SHAKER SPICED GRAPE JUICE



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This drink is a great alternative to hot apple cider. I've only had it once and got the recipe at Pleasant Union, one of the Shaker settlements here in Kentucky. The Shakers were wonderful cooks and most all of their recipes are deeelish.

Provided by Redneck Epicurean

Categories     Punch Beverage

Time 15m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups concord grape juice (Welches is the best)
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch clove
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Strain if necessary. Serve hot.

EASY HOT SPICED CIDER



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This warm cider chases the chill on cool evenings...and it's perfect for winter holidays, too. -Trinda Heinrich, Lakemoor, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h5m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-1/2 cups apple cider or unsweetened apple juice
2/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
12 whole cloves

Steps:

  • In a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker, combine the first five ingredients. Place cinnamon stick and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Place bag in slow cooker., Cover and cook on low for 1 hour. Discard spice bag; continue to cook 1-2 hours or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 21mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

HOT SPICED CONCORD GRAPE JUICE



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To usher in Halloween, you'll need a proper roiling, steaming brew-like those conjured in the best witches' kitchens. This Hot Spiced Concord Grape Juice is just the thing to get everyone in the holiday spirit.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes

Yield Makes 1 gallon

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 gallon Concord grape juice
8 cardamom pods
4 cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a medium stockpot, combine Concord grape juice, cardamom pods, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer the mixture until the juice becomes infused with the spices, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately, or keep warm until ready to serve.

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