Best The Spiced Cider Project Recipes

SPICED CIDER

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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

Ingredients

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 SPICED CIDER

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This recipe uses an automatic coffee maker to brew the cider. If you don't own one, heat it in a slow cooker or a saucepan over medium heat on the stovetop. Grab your mugs and dive into this hot drink! Clean your coffee maker according to the manufacturer's instructions before using for coffee again.

Provided by Sara

Categories Drinks Recipes Cider Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

¼ cup packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon whole allspice
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
¼ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 large orange, quartered with peel
2 quarts apple cider

Steps:

Place filter in coffee basket, and fill with brown sugar, allspice, cloves, cinnamon stick, salt, nutmeg, and orange wedges. Pour apple cider into coffee pot where the water usually goes. Brew, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 51.5 mg, Sugar 18.8 g

SPICY SPIKED CIDER

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Served warm or on ice, our spicy spiked cider with rum and apple cider is a fall cocktail crowd-pleaser.

Provided by Inspired Taste

Categories Beverage

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon whole cloves
3 whole cinnamon sticks
2 whole star anise
4 cups apple cider
Juice of 1 orange (1/3 to 1/2 cup)
3/4 cup spiced rum (if desired, use more or less)
Ice

Steps:

For Cinnamon-Sugar Rim, in small bowl, mix sugar and ground cinnamon. Pour onto plate; set aside.
In 3-quart saucepan, place cloves, cinnamon sticks and star anise. Cook over medium heat 1 minute or until lightly toasted. Add apple cider and orange juice; simmer 10 minutes (do not boil). Cool completely.
Meanwhile, lightly moisten rim of each of 4 mugs or glasses. Invert mugs into cinnamon-sugar; twist until rim has been evenly coated.
Add rum to cooled cider; strain to remove spices. Place ice in mugs; ladle cider over ice.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving