Ingredients
- 8 cups (1.9 L) apple cider or 100% apple juice (unfiltered if possible)
- 1 orange, sliced (seeds removed)
- 2–3 cinnamon sticks
- 6–10 whole cloves (in an infuser or tea bag)
- 1–2 star anise (optional)
- 4–6 slices fresh ginger
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1–3 Tbsp maple syrup or brown sugar, to taste
- 1/2–1 tsp vanilla extract, added off heat
Equipment
- medium pot or saucepan
- Slow cooker (optional)
- fine mesh strainer or infuser
- knife and cutting board
- ladle and mugs for serving
Method
- Combine cider, orange, cinnamon, cloves, star anise (optional), ginger, and salt in a pot.
- Bring to a bare simmer over medium heat; cook 15–20 minutes without boiling.
- Remove spices and orange slices; sweeten to taste with maple syrup or brown sugar, then stir in vanilla off heat.
- Serve hot and garnish as desired, or keep warm for serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 15mgPotassium: 250mgSugar: 27gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.2mg
Notes
Crockpot: High 1–2 hrs or Low 2–3 hrs; switch to Warm.
DIY from Apples: Simmer 3 lb apples + 8 cups water with spices/orange 45–60 min; mash; simmer 15 min; strain; sweeten; vanilla off heat.
Hot Hard Cider: Warm equal parts bottled hard cider + regular cider with spices; add bourbon or rum off heat.
Adjust sweetness and spice level to your liking. Garnish with orange slices or cinnamon sticks for serving.
DIY from Apples: Simmer 3 lb apples + 8 cups water with spices/orange 45–60 min; mash; simmer 15 min; strain; sweeten; vanilla off heat.
Hot Hard Cider: Warm equal parts bottled hard cider + regular cider with spices; add bourbon or rum off heat.
Adjust sweetness and spice level to your liking. Garnish with orange slices or cinnamon sticks for serving.
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