Best 20 Apple Cider Spiced Recipes

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Indulge in the symphony of flavors as autumn arrives, painting the landscape with vibrant hues of red and gold. Apple cider, a quintessential fall elixir, takes center stage in this culinary journey, its sweet-tart essence woven into an array of delectable creations. From the warmth of a spiced apple cider, perfect for cozy evenings by the fireplace, to the tantalizing aroma of apple cider doughnuts, a nostalgic treat that evokes memories of crisp autumn mornings. Embark on a culinary adventure with our collection of apple cider-inspired recipes, each one a celebration of the season's bounty.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW COOKER HOT SPICED APPLE CIDER (WASSAIL)



Slow Cooker Hot Spiced Apple Cider (Wassail) image

With just four ingredients - okay, five if you spike it with your favorite rum - this Crock Pot hot spiced apple cider couldn't be any easier to make. It's the perfect excuse to get out there and rake the leaves.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Categories     beverages

Time 4h10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 quarts apple cider (64 ounces or 8 cups)
6 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
1 medium organic naval orange*
2 tablespoons whole cloves
Rum of your choice (optional)
Additional cinnamon sticks for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Pour apple cider into a 2.5-quart or larger Crock Pot or other slow cooker. Add cinnamon sticks.
  • With a toothpick, poke holes all around the orange, about 1/2 inch to 1 inch apart. Carefully poke the cloves into the toothpick holes in the orange.
  • Place orange into the cider in the slow cooker.
  • Cook on low until hot and spiced through, about 4 hours. Ladle into mugs along with an ounce or so of rum if using. Place a cinnamon stick in each glass if desired and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 125 kcal, Sugar 24 g, Sodium 12 mg, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 31 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g

SPICED APPLE CIDER



Spiced Apple Cider image

When the temperature drops outside, I like to warm up family and friends with steaming mugs of simple spiced cider. The recipe can easily be doubled for a larger group.-Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups apple cider or juice
8 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
2 lemon zest strips
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
8 whole cloves
4 slices red apple, cored and cut in half

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the apple cider, cinnamon sticks, lemon zest and nutmeg. Insert a clove into each apple slice; add to cider., Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 minute. Discard lemon zest strip. Ladle into mugs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 19mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

HOT SPICED APPLE CIDER



Hot Spiced Apple Cider image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     beverage

Time 20m

Yield 5 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups fresh apple cider
4 whole black peppercorns
6 or 7 (2 to 3-inch) cinnamon sticks
3 whole dried cloves
1 star anise
1 navel orange
Good bourbon, such as Maker's Mark (optional)
1 crisp red apple

Steps:

  • Place the apple cider, peppercorns, one of the cinnamon sticks, the cloves, and the star anise in a medium saucepan. Cut a large (1 by 4-inch) peel from the orange using a vegetable peeler and add it to the pan. Bring the cider mixture to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Strain into a 4-cup glass measuring cup and discard the solids.
  • Pour the hot cider into mugs or heatproof glasses. Add 2 tablespoons of bourbon to each mug. Cut the orange in half through the stem, slice crosswise in 1/4-inch-thick half-rounds, and add one slice to each mug. Cut the apple in half through the stem, remove the core, slice crosswise in 1/4-inch-thick half-rounds, and add one slice to each glass.
  • Serve hot with a cinnamon stick in each glass for stirring.

SPICED HOT APPLE CIDER



Spiced Hot Apple Cider image

During cool-weather season, my husband and I take this soul-warming drink outside by the fire pit. Our house smells amazing while the cider is simmering! -Lisa Bynum, Brandon, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h10m

Yield 10 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
1 piece fresh gingerroot (about 1 inch), thinly sliced
1 teaspoon whole allspice
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon cardamom pods, crushed
2 quarts apple cider or juice
Rum, optional

Steps:

  • Place first five ingredients on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose spice mixture; tie securely with string., Place cider and spice bag in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, to allow flavors to blend, 2-3 hours. Discard spice bag. If desired, stir in rum.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 20mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SPICED APPLE CIDER



Spiced Apple Cider image

On a cool fall day, enjoy a mug of warm apple cider. Cinnamon stick stirrers add spice and extra flavor to our favorite seasonal beverage.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes

Yield Makes about 16 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

32 whole allspice berries
24 cinnamon sticks
24 cardamom pods
12 whole cloves
12 strips (2 inches wide) orange zest (from about 3 oranges)
1 gallon apple cider

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a pot. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, and cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Cider can be kept warm over very low heat. Strain before serving, reserving cinnamon sticks for garnish if desired.

SPICED APPLE CIDER OR WINE MIX



Spiced Apple Cider or Wine Mix image

This makes a wonderful gift basket, just add a bottle of dry red wine or apple cider, a couple of mugs, coasters, an orange or lemon, and a bunch of cinnamon sticks tied together. Don't forget to keep some for yourself. This recipe is delicious and fills the home with wonderful scents! Thanks to FabulousFoods.com

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Beverages

Time 15m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
8 ounces apple cider or 8 ounces dry red wine
2 teaspoons hot spiced cider mix
1 cinnamon stick
1 orange rind twists or 1 lemon twist

Steps:

  • For Spice Mix------------.
  • Combine all ingredients and store in airtight container.
  • To Make Spiced Apple Cider or Wine----------.
  • Heat wine or cider until hot but not boiling.
  • Steep the Apple Cider Spice Mix in the liquid until sugar is dissolved.
  • Pour into serving mug and garnish with cinnamon stick and twist of peel.

SLOW-COOKER SPICED CRANBERRY-APPLE CIDER



Slow-Cooker Spiced Cranberry-Apple Cider image

Partner apple cider with cranberry juice for a new flavor twist on a popular hot drink.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Beverage

Time 4h5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons whole allspice
4 sticks cinnamon (3 inch)
1 bottle (48 oz) apple cider (6 cups)
1 bottle (48 oz) cranberry juice cocktail (6 cups)

Steps:

  • In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 6 hours. Before serving, remove allspice and cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 0 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

HOT SPICED CRANBERRY APPLE CIDER



Hot Spiced Cranberry Apple Cider image

Make and share this Hot Spiced Cranberry Apple Cider recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Beverages

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups cranberry juice cocktail
1 1/2 cups apple cider
3 tablespoons sugar
4 slices peeled fresh ginger (1/4 inch thick)
5 cardamom pods
12 black peppercorns
2 slices fresh orange slices (to garnish, 4-inches long)
5 whole cloves, plus additional for studding orange slices

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except garnish in a medium saucepan and simmer, covered, 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 20 minutes.
  • Strain through a sieve into a heatproof pitcher; pour into heatproof glasses.

SPICED APPLE CIDER



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Categories     Non-Alcoholic     Lemon     Orange     Apple     Winter     Cinnamon     Clove     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Drink

Yield Makes about 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large orange
4 quarts apple cider
1/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
15 whole cloves
10 whole allspice
8 whole green cardamom pods, crushed
5 cinnamon sticks, each broken in half

Steps:

  • Using vegetable peeler, remove peel (orange part only) from orange in strips. Place orange peel in heavy large pot (reserve orange for another use). Add apple cider, golden brown sugar, fresh lemon juice, cloves, allspice, cardamom pods, and cinnamon sticks to pot. Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until cider mixture is reduced to generous 8 cups, about 40 minutes. Strain cider into medium pot. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Refrigerate until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated.) Rewarm cider. Ladle into mugs.

SPICED CRAN-APPLE CIDER



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Although most popular in the autumn of the year, I am blessed to live near orchards who offer frozen cider for sale year-long, so this can be a year round treat. If you can't find cider during the off-season, substitute apple juice instead! :)

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Beverages

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 quart apple cider
1 quart cranberry juice cocktail
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together in a large pan.
  • Heat over medium-high heat until mixture comes to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and serve warm.

APPLE CIDER SPICED OATMEAL



Apple Cider Spiced Oatmeal image

This oatmeal is hearty, sweet, and healthy because it receives its sweetness from apple cider instead of added sugar. I love putting cranberries or fresh fruit in it and sometimes a bit of maple syrup.

Provided by adagger

Categories     Breakfast

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup Quaker Oats
1/2 cup fresh apple cider
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
grapes (optional)
dried cranberries (optional)
dried blueberries (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix together oatmeal, spices, water, dried fruit, and apple cider.
  • Cover with paper towel and stick in microwave for 3 minutes.
  • Uncover, stir, and place in microwave for another minute.
  • Cut fresh green grapes on top and add milk.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.1, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 4.2, Carbohydrate 27.9, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 0.8, Protein 6.5

SPICED WALNUTS FOR WINTER GREEN SALAD WITH HONEY-APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE



Spiced Walnuts for Winter Green Salad with Honey-Apple Cider Vinaigrette image

These walnuts add some kick to Cristeta Comerford's Winter Green Salad with Honey-Apple Cider Vinaigrette.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Nuts & Seeds

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup walnut halves
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon store-bought Cajun spice mix

Steps:

  • Toast walnuts in a medium skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add confectioners' sugar and cook, tossing nuts, until sugar is melted. Season with Cajun spice; remove from heat and let cool.

CROCK POT SPICED APPLE CIDER



Crock Pot Spiced Apple Cider image

Have this ready in time and just leave it in your crock pot on the low setting to serve to your guests. This amount is for my 3 liter/quart pot and is easy to adapt for a larger pot. I like to use white sugar but brown can be used if you prefer a darker color. You can add rum or vodka to each serving for a kicked up version.

Provided by PetsRus

Categories     Beverages

Time 5h10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 cups apple cider
1/4 cup sugar
1 orange, quartered
1/2 lemon, cut in half
2 cinnamon sticks
15 whole cloves (tied up in muslin)
1 inch fresh ginger, cut in slices

Steps:

  • Put all ingredients in the crock pot.
  • Cook on high for 2 hours, then on low for 3 hours.
  • Remove the fruit and spices before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 38.4, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 34.6, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 6.4, Protein 0.3

SPICED APPLE CIDER MUFFINS



Spiced Apple Cider Muffins image

I'm not sure where I got this recipe, but it was hand written on a napkin and kept in my recipes. I do remember however, that it is one of the healthiest muffins as it was tucked in my low-calorie baking section. I recently found this again and had to make them over the weekend. OMG, looks like a lot of ingredients, but the texture and tastes was wonderful. A crumbly streusel topping made with a small amount of butter provides a delicious finish. No wonder I kept the recipe. I had to post of Zaar so I wouldn't lose that napkin again.

Provided by Vseward Chef-V

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
4 teaspoons whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts (optional)
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 large egg
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup apple butter, such as Smuckers
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup apple cider
1/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1/4 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F Coat 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • To prepare streusel: Mix brown sugar, whole-wheat flour and cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in walnuts, if using.
  • To prepare muffins: Whisk whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large bowl.
  • Whisk egg and brown sugar in a medium bowl until smooth. Whisk in apple butter, syrup, cider, yogurt and oil. Make a well in the dry ingredients; add the wet ingredients and stir with a rubber spatula until just combined. Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin cups (they'll be quite full). Sprinkle with the streusel.
  • Bake the muffins until the tops are golden brown and spring back when touched lightly, 15 to 25 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Loosen edges and turn muffins out onto a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.2, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 169.7, Carbohydrate 37, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 19, Protein 3.5

SPICED WARM APPLE CIDER



Spiced Warm Apple Cider image

Warms hearts and souls! A soothing drink to unwind with! Sometimes I add a tablespoon or two of orange juice concentrate just for a change! Adapted from Country Living magazine and tweaked a little. This may easily be halved or even quartered.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Beverages

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups apple cider
1 -2 tablespoon orange juice concentrate (optional)
1/4-1/3 cup dark brown sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
6 allspice berries
1 (1/2 inch) chunk fresh ginger, peeled
4 whole cloves
8 slices oranges

Steps:

  • In a 3 quart saucepan, combine cider, orange juice concentrate if using, sugar, cinnamon sticks, allspice berries, ginger, and cloves.
  • Heat to a simmer and allow to cook 20 minutes.
  • Strain into a pitcher and garnish with orange slices.
  • Serve warm.
  • Enjoy!

SPICED RED WINE APPLE CIDER (SLOW COOKER)



Spiced Red Wine Apple Cider (Slow Cooker) image

A great warmer-upper for fall or winter. Most of the alcohol will evaporate during cooking.

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories     Hot Drinks

Time 4h5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 c dry red wine
5 c apple cider
1/4 c brown sugar
1/2 tsp whole cloves
1/4 tsp whole allspice berries
1 stick cinnamon

Steps:

  • 1. Combine all ingredients in a 4-quart slow cooker.
  • 2. Cover and cook on low 3-4 hours.
  • 3. Remove cloves, allspice and cinnamon stick before serving. Serve hot.

CHAI-SPICED APPLE CIDER



Chai-Spiced Apple Cider image

Apple cider is a natural partner for chai spices: cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, black peppercorns, and fresh ginger. Let everything infuse for an hour, or if you really want the flavor of the spices to come through, chill overnight.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups apple cider
2 small cinnamon sticks
9 cardamom pods, crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns
6 slices (each 1/8 inch thick) unpeeled fresh ginger
4 whole cloves

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 1 hour, or for more flavor, refrigerate up to overnight. Strain. Reheat before serving.

SPICED APPLE CIDER SANGRIA



Spiced Apple Cider Sangria image

This sweet spiced apple cider sangria is nice and light, a little bubbly, a tad sweet, and an absolutely perfect excuse to celebrate the season.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 6h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 750 ml bottle of white wine (I like something light, fruity, and not too sweet. Pinot grigio is perfect for this sangria)
3 cups apple cider
3/4 cup light rum (the clear rum)
3 - 4 medium apples (I like the colorful combo of honeycrisp, red delicious, golden delicious, and granny smith, cored and sliced)
3 2- inch orange peels (use a carrot peeler and try to avoid as much pith - the white part - as possible)
4 3- inch cinnamon sticks
2 teaspoons whole cloves
1 teaspoon whole allspice
2 12- ounce bottles of ginger beer

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients except ginger ale to a 2.5-quart or larger pitcher. Cover with airtight lid or cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, up to 24 hours.
  • If desired, remove fruit and pour mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to strain out the spices and orange peel. Discard spices and orange peel and return liquid and apples to the pitcher. Personally, I like having the cloves and allspice bob around in each glass, so I don't strain, but you do have to be careful to dodge the whole spices when drinking it.
  • Pour liquid into glasses about halfway. Add apple slices until glass is about 3/4 full. Top off with ginger beer. Serve with a straw.

SPICED APPLE CIDER SORBET



SPICED APPLE CIDER SORBET image

Categories     Fruit     Dessert     Freeze/Chill     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy

Yield 1 1/2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups fresh apple cider
1/3 cups sugar
1 teaspoon whole cloves
3 whole cinnamon sticks
1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
3/4 cups cranberry juice cocktail
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons dark rum

Steps:

  • Stir together apple cider, sugar, cloves and cinnamon sticks in saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat , stirring occasionally. Simmer for about 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Remove cloves and cinnamon sticks with a slotted spoon; discard. Whisk in applesauce, cranberry and lemon juices and rum. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Freeze as directed in the instructions for your particular ice cream maker. (We find that we get the best texture when we freeze for a relatively short amount of time - about 15-20 minutes, or just until frozen. This seems to keep the texture silkier. As always, leave to harden in the freezer for at least four hours before serving.)

HOT SPICED APPLE CIDER



Hot Spiced Apple Cider image

I live in South Texas and as a rule, it doesn't get too cold here, except on those occasions we get a freeze... That is when this recipe tastes the best! If it isn't REALLY COLD outdoors, it just doesn't taste as good or satisfying! Some of you folks up north would love this!

Provided by Cathy Nunn

Categories     Hot Drinks

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 gal apple cider (not apple juice) must be cider!
1 heaping tablespoon whole allspice
1 heaping tablespoon whole cloves
3 or 4 whole cinnamon sticks (the fresher the better)
2 1/2 c sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Must have a large cooking pot with a tight fitting lid. This will cook on the stove. Empty a one gallon jug of real apple cider into the pot. Turn on the heat to medium-hi heat.
  • 2. Put spices into the pot, as well as the cinnamon sticks and stir well. Stir in the sugar. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, then reduce heat to low and simmer another 40-45 minutes, more or less... Remove the cover every 10 minutes or so to stir and cover it again.
  • 3. During this time, the smells will waft through the house and bring the Holidays with it! Strain out the spices and cinnamon sticks, stir and keep warm on the stove. If it cooks down after a certain amount of time, it may taste too strong, so you may add some more apple cider to it. This is a wonderful drink to serve at your holiday parties and kids love it! I do know this will warm you like no other hot drink I know of! Bon apetit' Y'all!

Tips:

  • Select the right apples: Use a variety of apples that offer a mix of tartness and sweetness, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady.
  • Simmer the spices: To infuse the apple cider with warm, aromatic flavors, simmer cinnamon sticks, cloves, and nutmeg in a saucepan before adding the apple cider.
  • Use fresh ginger: Grating fresh ginger adds a zesty, slightly spicy note to the cider. Adjust the amount to suit your preference.
  • Sweeten to taste: Depending on the tartness of the apples, you may want to add a little sugar or honey to balance the flavors. Start with a small amount and adjust as needed.
  • Garnish with flair: Apple slices, cinnamon sticks, or a dollop of whipped cream add a festive touch to your spiced apple cider.

Conclusion:

Apple cider spiced with aromatic spices like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg is a quintessential fall beverage that warms the soul. Whether you enjoy it hot or cold, garnished with apple slices or a dollop of whipped cream, this classic drink is sure to transport you to a cozy autumn afternoon. Embrace the flavors of the season and indulge in the comforting goodness of homemade spiced apple cider.

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