Indulge in the warm and comforting aroma of hot apple cider, a quintessential beverage that embodies the essence of fall and winter gatherings. This classic drink is a symphony of sweet, tangy, and spiced flavors, crafted from the finest selection of apples and infused with a medley of aromatic spices. Whether you prefer a traditional stovetop method or the convenience of a slow cooker, our collection of hot apple cider recipes offers something for every taste and occasion.
In our guide, you'll find a classic stovetop recipe that yields a rich and flavorful cider, perfect for sipping by the fireplace on a chilly evening. For those who love their cider with a kick, we have a tantalizing recipe that incorporates the warmth of cinnamon, cloves, and a hint of cayenne pepper. If you're hosting a party, our slow-cooker hot apple cider recipe is a lifesaver, allowing you to effortlessly create a large batch of this crowd-pleasing beverage.
For those with a sweet tooth, our caramel apple cider recipe is an absolute delight, featuring a luscious caramel sauce that adds an extra layer of indulgence to the classic drink. And if you're looking for a non-alcoholic option, our sparkling apple cider recipe is a refreshing and festive alternative, perfect for holiday celebrations.
No matter your preference, our hot apple cider recipes are sure to warm your heart and bring joy to your taste buds. So, gather your ingredients, choose your favorite recipe, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you feeling cozy and content.
SLOW COOKER HOT SPICED APPLE CIDER (WASSAIL)
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
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
HOT APPLE CIDER
In this recipe, brown sugar and spices add extra flavor to already delicious apple cider. -Marlys Benning, Wellsburg, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 15m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Fill the filter-lined basket of a large automatic percolator with the brown sugar, cloves, allspice and cinnamon sticks. Prepare as you would coffee according to manufacturer's directions, but substitute cider for water.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 23mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
HOT APPLE CIDER
Nothing beats a mug of hot cider on a cold winter day. This recipe is great as it calls for fresh apple cider and pure maple syrup. Start with only 6 strips each of the orange and lemon peel, and adjust to taste.
Provided by Angel
Categories Drinks Recipes Cider Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pour the apple cider and maple syrup into a large stainless steel saucepan.
- Place the cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice berries, orange peel and lemon peel in the center of a washed square of cheesecloth; fold up the sides of the cheesecloth to enclose the bundle, then tie it up with a length of kitchen string. Drop the spice bundle into the cider mixture.
- Place the saucepan over moderate heat for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cider is very hot but not boiling.
- Remove the cider from the heat. Discard the spice bundle. Ladle the cider into big cups or mugs, adding a fresh cinnamon stick to each serving if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.2 g, Sodium 29.4 mg, Sugar 33.9 g
HOT APPLE CIDER WITH RUM
Provided by Food Network
Categories beverage
Time 15m
Yield 2 quarts, about 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Stud the apple with the cloves. In a medium pot, combine the studded apple and remaining ingredients except the rum. Slowly bring to a simmer over low heat. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the rum. Discard the apple. Ladle into mugs and garnish each with a cinnamon stick. Serve immediately.
HOT CRANBERRY-APPLE CIDER
Warm up with a mug of our delicious cider made with cranberry juice, apple cider, brown sugar and cinnamon. For an adult version, add some spiced rum or cinnamon schnapps!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Beverage
Time 25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In 4-quart saucepan, mix all ingredients. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 15 minutes. Strain.
- Pour into stemmed mugs and add a shot of spiced rum or cinnamon schnapps if desired.
- Garnish with fresh orange slices. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 10 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 0 g
HOT SPICED APPLE CIDER
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.
HOT CARAMEL APPLE CIDER
Warm up a cold day with a mug of hot apple cider topped with a hint of caramel.
Provided by cookincrazy:)
Categories Drinks Recipes Juice Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat 1/4 cup cream and 1/4 cup brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until mixture starts to boil. Raise heat to medium-high and stir in apple cider and water. Cook until mixture starts to simmer, about 4 minutes.
- Beat 1/2 cup cream and 1 tablespoon brown sugar together in a bowl until soft peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the whipping cream will form soft mounds rather than a sharp peak.
- Pour cider into mugs and top with caramel whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.3 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Cholesterol 61.1 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 43.3 mg, Sugar 38.2 g
SPICED HOT APPLE CIDER
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
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.
HOT CINNAMON APPLE BRANDY CIDER
This sweet, delightful hot cinnamon apple brandy cider is spiced with freshly squeezed apple cider, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, and cinnamon!
Provided by Culinary Envy
Categories Drinks Recipes Punch Recipes Adult Punch Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine apple cider, apple brandy, 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, pepper, and salt in a pot over medium-high heat. Simmer until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.
- Pour apple cider mixture into heat-proof mugs. Twist orange zest strips between your fingers to release the essential oils; drop 1 into each mug. Add 1 cinnamon stick to each mug.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.1 calories, Carbohydrate 50.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 41.2 mg, Sugar 44 g
HOT APPLE CIDER PUNCH
Make and share this Hot Apple Cider Punch recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Miss Erin C.
Categories Punch Beverage
Time 30m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix ingredients together and heat in a crockpot on high until hot.
SPIKED HOT APPLE CIDER
Great for a night by the fireplace or a holiday party! For a stronger drink use 100-proof liquor. Serve with a cinnamon stick in the glass.
Provided by PastaGeek7
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Rum Drinks Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat apple cider in a large pot over medium heat; add cinnamon sticks, orange peel, raisins, and cloves. Simmer apple cider mixture until flavors have blended, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat and stir rum into apple cider mixture; strain into a punch bowl or container. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 29.2 mg, Sugar 29.4 g
HOT SPICED CRANBERRY APPLE CIDER
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
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.
HOT APPLE CIDER WITH GINGER
Lemon zest and fresh ginger in addition to the usual warming spices amp up this wintertime classic.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Drink Recipes
Time 35m
Yield Makes 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Using a vegetable peeler, peel lemon zest in long strips (avoiding the white pith). Squeeze 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
- In a medium pot, combine cider, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and lemon zest. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer; cover and cook 10 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes. Add lemon juice and strain; discard solids. Serve warm, with lemon slices.
CROCK POT HOT APPLE CIDER
I got this recipe from the Sandlake Country Inn on the Oregon coast. They always have a hot pot of it on a table in the entrance hall for their guests. We love it!
Provided by MailbagMary
Categories Beverages
Time 2h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a crock pot. Cover and simmer on low for 2-4 hours. Strain before serving hot. Serves 8.
HOT APPLE CIDER TODDY
Steps:
- Heat the apple cider in a nonreactive saucepan.
- In a bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves. Whip until the butter becomes creamy and the ingredients are incorporated. Place the graham crackers and pumpkin pie spice in a plastic baggie and crush with a rolling pin. Combine the rum extract with the non-dairy whipped topping. In a footed coffee glass, place a single cinnamon stick and a slice of spiced butter. Pour 1 shot whiskey into the glass. Ladle the hot cider to fill the glass. Garnish with a dollop of rum-flavored topping and a sprinkle of graham cracker crumb mixture. Serve warm.
TEXAS HOT APPLE CIDER
This Texas hot apple cider will warm your boots on a cold night! There is enough for the state of Texas in this recipe. It's big! Perfect for parties! Plus it will make your house smell so good!
Provided by Michelle
Categories Drinks Recipes Cider Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix apple cider, pineapple juice, and nutmeg in a large pot.
- Press cloves into orange in the shape of Texas. Float orange and cinnamon sticks in the cider mixture.
- Heat cider mixture over medium heat until warmed and flavors have combined, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 21.5 mg, Sugar 23.3 g
HOT BUTTERED APPLE CIDER
Hot apple cider sweetened with maple syrup and topped with butter and spices. A wonderful drink on a cold night or morning. You will have spiced butter left over for your next batch!
Provided by KAREN325
Categories Drinks Recipes Cider Recipes
Time 21m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In slow cooker over low heat, cook apple cider with maple syrup for 20 minutes or until steaming hot.
- In a small bowl, combine butter, nutmeg and allspice. Mix well.
- Pour cider into mugs and top with a teaspoon of spice butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 90.1 mg, Sugar 18.5 g
HOT CRAN-APPLE CIDER
This sparkly refreshing fruit drink is part of every holiday occasion I host. A tangy twist on plain apple cider, it fills the house with warm Christmas aromas as it simmers.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 50m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Insert cloves into orange. Cut orange and lemon into slices. In a large saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients; add orange and lemon slices. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. , Remove cinnamon sticks and fruit slices with a slotted spoon if desired before serving. Ladle into mugs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 16mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
RED HOT'S HOT APPLE CIDER
Make and share this Red Hot's Hot Apple Cider recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Cookin In Texas
Categories Beverages
Time 25m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- NOTE: You can find Red Hot's cinnamon candies usually in the candy isle of any grocery store, most come in a bag, they are located most of the time where the hard candies hang.
- Best made in a large coffee pot (the big metal ones)
- But you can use microwave or stove.
- Slowly heat the apple cider and the red hots to melt the candies in juice, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Best when served hot.
HOT APPLE PINEAPPLE CIDER
A hot beverage like this is savored here when chilly weather returns after summer. The clove-studded orange slices are so attractive. -SueGronholz
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut orange slices in half. Using a wooden toothpick, poke holes in the peel of each orange slice at 1/2-in. intervals. Insert a clove into each hole; set aside., In a large saucepan, bring apple juice and cinnamon stick to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the pineapple juice, honey, lemon juice, zest and nutmeg; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minute. , Discard cinnamon stick. Garnish with orange slices. Serve warm with additional cinnamon sticks for stirrers if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 16mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
Tips:
- Select the right apples: Use a combination of sweet and tart apples for a balanced flavor. Popular choices include Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, and Pink Lady.
- Simmer, don't boil: Bring the cider to a simmer over medium-low heat and maintain a gentle simmer throughout the cooking process. Boiling can cause the cider to lose its flavor and become too concentrated.
- Use whole spices: Whole spices, such as cinnamon sticks, cloves, and nutmeg, infuse the cider with a deeper and more complex flavor compared to ground spices.
- Sweeten to taste: Adjust the amount of sweetener, such as sugar or honey, based on your personal preference. Start with a small amount and add more as needed.
- Garnish for presentation: Enhance the visual appeal of your hot apple cider by garnishing it with a cinnamon stick, a slice of apple, or a dollop of whipped cream.
Conclusion:
Hot apple cider is a classic fall and winter beverage that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its warm and inviting aroma, sweet and tangy flavor, and the ability to customize it to your liking, it's no wonder why this drink is a beloved tradition. Whether you prefer a simple recipe or one with additional spices and flavors, there's a hot apple cider variation out there for everyone. So, gather your ingredients, grab a cozy mug, and indulge in the comforting goodness of this timeless beverage.
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