Indulge in the delightful flavors of hot buttered applejack, a classic warm cocktail that exudes the essence of fall. This comforting beverage combines applejack, a unique American brandy crafted from apples, with a medley of spices, citrus, and butter, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Served steaming hot, this cocktail is perfect for chilly evenings, evoking feelings of warmth and coziness. Its enticing aroma, reminiscent of spiced apple pie and caramel, will fill your senses with delight. Explore two enticing variations of this classic recipe: the traditional hot buttered applejack, featuring a blend of spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, and the modern applejack toddy, which adds a touch of honey and lemon to balance the flavors. Whether you prefer the timeless taste of the traditional recipe or the refreshing twist of the modern variation, these hot buttered applejack cocktails will undoubtedly become your go-to comfort drinks for the autumn and winter seasons.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
HOT BUTTERED APPLEJACK
Categories Alcoholic Dairy Christmas Cocktail Party Thanksgiving Halloween Apple Fall Winter Poker/Game Night Cinnamon Christmas Eve Party House & Garden Drink
Yield Serves 4.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat cider to just under boiling point. In each of four 10-ounce mugs put a teaspoon of sugar, a grating of nutmeg, a twist of lemon peel, a cinnamon stick, and an ounce of applejack. Fill up with cider and top with a pat of butter. Stir with cinnamon stick.
HOT BUTTERED APPLES
Something strange is happening at the breakfast table. Everyone is happily eating their cereal! Find out why below... :o) (Recipe is easily doubled, tripled, etc.)
Provided by Terri F.
Categories Breakfast
Time 7m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Core and slice apple.
- Mix apple with honey, butter, and raisins and put into small microwave safe dish.
- Dust heavily with cinnamon.
- Cover dish and microwave on high for 90 seconds or until cooked, but still firm.
- Each apple will serve 2 persons as a side-dish at breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
- Try it over granola or oatmeal for breakfast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.6, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 27.4, Carbohydrate 31.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 26.8, Protein 0.5
BUTTERED APPLEJACK (NON-ALCOHOLIC)
From: "Complete Home Bartender's Guide" by Salvatore Calabrese. "A comforting cocktail for a cold winter's night." This could easily be scaled down to 1 serving and microwaved in a mug.
Provided by Engrossed
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and heat slowly. Do not boil.
- When hot, use a ladle to fill four individual heatproof toddy glasses.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick to use a stirrer.
EASY HOT BUTTERED APPLE CIDER
From Autumn Gatherings by Rick Rodgers. Take classic hot cider and kick up the spice for a yummy mugful that'll warm you up from the inside out!
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories Punch Beverage
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Rinse out and squeeze out 12-inch square of cheesecloth. Wrap ginger, star anise, cinnamon, cloves, fennel seed, and Sichuan peppercorns in cheesecloth. Using piece of kitchen twine, tie into packet.
- Pour cider into large nonreactive saucepan and add spice bundle. Bring to simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
- Ladle cider into warmed mugs. Add dry cinnamon stick to each mug and spike with Calvados or Applejack, if desired. Top each with pat of butter. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.7, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 19.2, Carbohydrate 0.7, Fiber 0.2, Protein 0.2
ALL-DAY APPLE BUTTER
This tasty apple butter is a real slow cooker, but well worth the wait. Depending on the sweetness of the apples used, the amount of sugar may be adjusted to taste.
Provided by Terri
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Fruit Butter Recipes
Time 11h30m
Yield 128
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the apples in a slow cooker. In a medium bowl, mix the sugar, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Pour the mixture over the apples in the slow cooker and mix well.
- Cover and cook on high 1 hour.
- Reduce heat to low and cook 9 to 11 hours, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thickened and dark brown.
- Uncover and continue cooking on low 1 hour. Stir with a whisk, if desired, to increase smoothness.
- Spoon the mixture into sterile containers, cover and refrigerate or freeze.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 34.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 4.8 mg, Sugar 8.3 g
APPLEJACK BUTTER PECAN BUNDT CAKE
A traditional flavor combination (butter pecan) melds with a modern one (salted caramel) in this magnificently burnished golden cake. Brian Noyes opened Red Truck bakery in 2008 on the eastern edge of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, where plentiful local produce was part of the draw. A dose of aged apple brandy (he uses a local product, Catoctin Creek) keeps the sweetness in check, but bourbon or any aged brandy will do the job. For a nonalcoholic version, simply omit the brandy from the sauce, and swap in apple juice or cider in the cake batter.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories cakes, dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Make the caramel sauce: This calls for close attention; don't wander off, but do use the time to measure out the ingredients for the cake. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar with 1/4 cup water. Swirl together and bring to a boil over high heat, brushing down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush to prevent sugar crystals from forming (or use a nonstick saucepan).
- Once it comes to a boil, cook over medium-high heat (do not stir, but it's OK to swirl the pan occasionally) until the mixture is bubbling at a slower pace and has turned a deep golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, then gradually and carefully stir in the cream (it will splatter a bit). Add the applejack, butter, vanilla and salt, stirring until thoroughly combined and smooth. Taste and add more applejack and salt, if desired. You'll use 1/4 cup of this caramel sauce in the cake batter, and the rest for brushing on the cake after baking.
- Make the cake: Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease the inside of a 9- or 10-inch Bundt-style pan, preferably nonstick, with nonstick cooking spray. If your pan is not nonstick, refrigerate the greased pan for 10 minutes, then grease it again to thoroughly coat.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the granulated sugar, butter and cream cheese on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Reduce the speed to medium-low, add the 1/4 cup caramel sauce and beat until combined. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then add the vanilla and beat until just combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. With the mixer running on low speed, add a third of the flour mixture, then the milk, then another third of the flour mixture, then the applejack, and finally the remaining flour mixture, mixing until well combined after each addition. Remove the bowl from the mixer and stir in the pecans by hand just until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan. Bang the filled pan on the counter a couple of times to release any air bubbles. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, until the cake is well browned and starts pulling away from the sides of the pan, and a toothpick inserted into the thickest part of the cake comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes; the steam will help with release. Set a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Flip the cake (still in the pan) onto the rack and let cool another 5 to 10 minutes. The cake may drop out of the pan as it cools. If not, shake the pan to loosen it, running a knife around the edges.
- Meanwhile, warm the remaining caramel sauce. When the cake is turned out on the rack, brush sauce over the entire surface. Let it soak in, then repeat once or twice more until the cake is well coated. Let cool for 1 hour before serving; the caramel will become somewhat set and be much less sticky.
Tips:
- Use a good quality applejack for the best flavor. Look for an applejack that is at least 80 proof.
- Use a heavy saucepan to make the hot buttered applejack. This will help to prevent the mixture from burning.
- Bring the applejack and water to a simmer over medium heat. Do not boil the mixture, as this will cause the alcohol to evaporate.
- Add the butter and sugar to the applejack mixture and stir until dissolved.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Serve the hot buttered applejack immediately, topped with a dollop of whipped cream or a cinnamon stick.
Conclusion:
Hot buttered applejack is a classic fall and winter cocktail that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its warm, spicy flavor and boozy kick, it’s the perfect drink to enjoy on a cold night. So next time you're looking for a cozy drink to warm you up, give hot buttered applejack a try.
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