Best 3 Hot Perked Apple Cider Recipes

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Apple cider is a quintessential fall beverage, enjoyed for its sweet, tart, and slightly spicy flavor. This hot perked apple cider recipe takes the classic drink to the next level by infusing it with warm spices and a hint of citrus. The result is a rich, flavorful beverage that is perfect for sipping on a cold day.

In addition to the classic hot perked apple cider recipe, this article also includes variations such as:

* Slow Cooker Apple Cider: This recipe is perfect for those who want to make a large batch of apple cider to enjoy throughout the week. Simply combine all of the ingredients in a slow cooker and let it simmer for several hours.
* Spiked Apple Cider: This recipe adds a touch of rum or bourbon to the classic apple cider recipe, making it a perfect drink for holiday parties or special occasions.
* Apple Cider with Cranberry: This recipe combines the flavors of apple and cranberry for a festive and refreshing beverage.
* Apple Cider with Ginger: This recipe adds a bit of ginger to the classic apple cider recipe, giving it a spicy and invigorating flavor.

Whether you're looking for a classic hot perked apple cider recipe or a fun and festive variation, you're sure to find the perfect recipe in this article.

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

HOT SPICED APPLE CIDER



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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.

HOT PERKED APPLE CIDER



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Using a coffee percolator, this cider is great on cold winter days. Recipe source: Cook time is perking time. Bon Appetit (November 1984)

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 cups apple cider
1/2 cup brown sugar
10 cinnamon sticks (3-inch)
6 whole cloves

Steps:

  • Pour cider into large percolator (8-10 cup).
  • Place remaining ingredients in percolator basket.
  • Perk 10 minutes.
  • Pour into mugs.
  • Garnish each with a cinnamon stick (from the Percolator basket) and serve.

HOT APPLE CIDER



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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

2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon ground allspice
3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches), broken
1 gallon apple cider

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.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, crisp apples for the best flavor. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn apples are all good choices.
  • Peel and core the apples before slicing them. This will help to remove any unwanted bitterness.
  • Add spices to taste. Common spices used in apple cider include cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice.
  • Sweeten the cider to taste. You can use sugar, honey, or maple syrup. Start with a small amount and add more to taste.
  • Serve the cider hot or cold. Hot apple cider is perfect for a chilly day, while cold apple cider is refreshing on a warm day.

Conclusion:

Hot perked apple cider is a delicious and easy-to-make drink that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover apples, and it is also a healthy and refreshing alternative to soda or juice. So next time you are looking for a warm and comforting drink, give hot perked apple cider a try. You won't be disappointed!

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