Best 17 Orange Cider Recipes

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of fall with our curated collection of orange cider recipes. From the classic stovetop method to slow cooker and Instant Pot variations, these recipes offer a delightful blend of sweet oranges, warm spices, and crisp apple cider. Whether you prefer a non-alcoholic version for cozy family gatherings or a spiked rendition perfect for holiday parties, we have you covered. Get ready to savor the comforting aroma and taste of homemade orange cider, sure to warm your heart and fill your home with festive cheer.

Here are our top 17 tried and tested recipes!

SPICED ORANGE CIDER MIX



Spiced Orange Cider Mix image

Nothing is more soothing than a hot cup of spiced orange cider on a cold winter's night. I've enjoyed this recipe for years. Bring this mix to work, as it's a sure-fire drink your co-workers will L-O-V-E. It's also a cute, easy, inexpensive holiday gift that's fun for the kiddos (looks like sand art). Enjoy!

Provided by Annette Lawless

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cider Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup white sugar
1 cup orange flavored drink mix (such as Tang®)
½ cup instant tea powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Combine sugar, orange flavored drink mix, tea powder, cinnamon, and cloves in a large bowl. Store in a sealed container.
  • To serve, mix 2 to 3 tablespoons of the mixture with a cup of hot water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 1.5 mg, Sugar 19 g

ORANGE SPICED CIDER



Orange Spiced Cider image

Every time I serve this wonderful hot beverage, someone asks for the recipe. Orange juice adds a bit of sweetness and Red Hots are a fun substitute for traditional cinnamon sticks. -Erika Reinhard, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups unsweetened apple juice
1 can (12 ounces) orange juice concentrate, thawed
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon Red Hots
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon whole cloves
Orange slices, apple slices and cinnamon sticks, optional

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first five ingredients. Place cloves in a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen spring to form a bag. Add bag to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until heated through. Before serving, discard spice bag and stir cider. If desired, serve with orange slices, apple slices and cinnamon sticks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 6mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MULLED APPLE CIDER WITH ORANGE AND GINGER



Mulled Apple Cider with Orange and Ginger image

Come in from the cold to this warmly spiced hot apple cider.

Categories     Hot Drink     Non-Alcoholic     Ginger     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Halloween     Orange     Apple     Spice     Cinnamon     Christmas Eve     Party     Drink     Gourmet     Kid-Friendly     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 cups unpasteurized apple cider
A 3-inch cinnamon stick
10 whole cloves
1 navel orange, peeled and sliced crosswise
A 2-inch piece of peeled fresh ginger, cut into 6 slices

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan combine the cider, the cinnamon stick, the cloves, the orange and the ginger and simmer the mixture for 20 minutes. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a heat-proof pitcher and serve the mulled cider warm.

WARM CINNAMON-ORANGE CIDER



Warm Cinnamon-Orange Cider image

As if by magic, the cinnamon candies melt, giving this spiced cider a rosy glow.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Beverage

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 bottle (64-ounce size) apple cider
2 cups orange juice
2 tablespoons red cinnamon candies
1 1/2 teaspoons whole allspice
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons honey

Steps:

  • Heat apple cider, orange juice, candies and allspice to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Remove allspice. Stir in honey. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 5 mg

CINNAMON ORANGE CIDER



Cinnamon Orange Cider image

As the season warms up, this pretty beverage is sure to be a hit! You just might want to double this recipe and then fill the punch bowl for guests. -Mark Morgan, Waterford, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 1-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups apple cider or juice
2 cups orange juice
3 tablespoons Red Hots
1-1/2 teaspoons whole allspice
4-1/2 teaspoons honey

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the cider, juice and candies. Place the allspice on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Add to pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until flavors are blended, 5 minutes. , Discard spice bag; stir in honey. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker; keep warm over low heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 17mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

HOT CRANBERRY ORANGE CIDER



Hot Cranberry Orange Cider image

Your house will smell wonderful while this simmers in your Crock Pot. The tartness from the cranberries is balanced by the sweetness of the apple and orange juices. Great for the holidays or to warm ya up on a cold night!

Provided by Teressa Drenth

Categories     Hot Drinks

Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 gal apple cider
1 c orange juice, fresh
1 c cranberry juice
1/4 c brown sugar, lightly packed
10 cloves
5 cinnamon stick

Steps:

  • 1. Combine all ingredients in medium Crock Pot. Stir until brown sugar is dissolved.
  • 2. Cook on HIGH for two hours. Remove cloves and cinnamon sticks.
  • 3. Serve in small mugs.

ORANGE-CLOVED HOT CIDER WITH BRANDY



Orange-Cloved Hot Cider with Brandy image

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     beverage

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 gallon fresh apple cider
20 whole cloves
1 navel orange
One 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 cup brandy, bourbon or rum

Steps:

  • Heat the cider in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over low heat. Insert the cloves in the orange, spaced a little apart. Add the orange to the cider, along with the ginger and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat and add the brandy.

WARM CINNAMON ORANGE CIDER



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A warm cider made using cinnamon and orange is perfect to serve at any holiday - ready in 10 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Beverage

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups cranberry-apple juice drink or apple cider
2 cups orange juice
2 tablespoons red cinnamon candies
1 1/2 teaspoons whole allspice
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons honey

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except honey in 3-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Remove allspice. Stir in honey. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 5 mg

MULLED APPLE CIDER WITH ORANGE AND GINGER



Mulled Apple Cider with Orange and Ginger image

Make and share this Mulled Apple Cider with Orange and Ginger recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Beverages

Time 21m

Yield 8 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 cups unpasteurized apple cider
1 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
10 whole cloves
1 navel orange, peeled and sliced crosswise
1 (2 inch) piece of peeled fresh ginger, cut into 6 slices

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan combine the cider, the cinnamon stick, the cloves, the orange and the ginger and simmer the mixture for 20 minutes.
  • Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a heat-proof pitcher and serve the mulled cider warm.

ORANGE- AND MUSTARD-BASTED TURKEY WITH APPLE CIDER-MUSTARD GRAVY



Orange- and Mustard-Basted Turkey with Apple Cider-Mustard Gravy image

Categories     Citrus     Mustard     Poultry     turkey     Roast     Thanksgiving     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

Turkey
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon dried tarragon
1 tablespoon dried marjoram
1 tablespoon mustard seeds, coarsely crushed
2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 12- to 14-pound turkey
1 large orange, quartered
1 onion, peeled, quartered (optional)
1 head of garlic, unpeeled, cut horizontally in half (optional)
2 celery stalks, cut into 2-inch lengths (optional)
3 fresh thyme sprigs (optional)
2 fresh sage sprigs (optional)
1 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
5 cups (about) low-salt chicken broth
Gravy
4 1/2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup minced onion
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 large Gala apple, peeled, cored, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup low-salt chicken broth
3/4 cup apple cider
2 small bay leaves, torn into pieces
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons mustard seeds, coarsely crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage

Steps:

  • For turkey:
  • Mix first 6 ingredients in small bowl. Rinse turkey inside and out; pat dry. Place on rack set in large roasting pan. Rub inside of main cavity and neck cavity with orange quarters (reserve orange quarters); sprinkle with salt and pepper. Rub herb butter over outside of turkey. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
  • Set rack at lowest position in oven and preheat to 350°F. If not stuffing turkey, fill main cavity and neck cavity with orange quarters, onion, garlic, celery, thyme sprigs, and sage sprigs. If stuffing turkey, spoon stuffing loosely into both cavities. Tuck wing tips under; tie legs together loosely to hold shape. Mix orange juice and Dijon mustard in small bowl; pour into pan around turkey. Place turkey in oven with tail at back. Roast turkey 45 minutes. Add 2 cups broth to pan; baste turkey. Turn pan around. Roast turkey 45 minutes. Add 1 cup broth; baste with pan juices. Turn pan around and cover turkey loosely with foil. Continue to roast until thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 175°F, basting with 1 cup broth and rotating pan every 45 minutes, about 1 hour 45 minutes longer if unstuffed and 2 hours 15 minutes longer if stuffed. Transfer turkey to platter; let stand 30 minutes (internal temperature will increase 5 to 10 degrees).
  • For gravy:
  • Strain pan juices into 8-cup measuring cup. Spoon off fat. Melt butter in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté 3 minutes. Add flour and stir until golden, about 5 minutes. Whisk in apple and all remaining ingredients, then pan juices. Bring gravy to boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until gravy thickens, whisking occasionally, about 10 minutes. Season gravy with salt and pepper.
  • Serve turkey with gravy.

SPICED ORANGE CIDER



Spiced Orange Cider image

Make and share this Spiced Orange Cider recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MsSally

Categories     Beverages

Time 3m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (1 ounce) envelope hot spiced cider mix
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Place water in microwaveable cup and microwave for 1 min on high.
  • Stir in cider mix till disolved.
  • Add orange juice to cup and microwave another 30 sec to 1 min or till hot as you desire.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.8, Fat 0.2, Sodium 3.9, Carbohydrate 40.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 10.4, Protein 0.9

HOT CIDER WITH ORANGE TWISTS



Hot Cider with Orange Twists image

I first tasted a steaming mug of this comforting beverage on a frigid evening. It's still a family favorite on a wintry day. -Catherine Allan, Twin Falls, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h10m

Yield 2-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 quarts apple cider or juice
1 cup pineapple juice
1 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
8 whole cloves
4 unpeeled fresh orange slices (1/4 inch thick)
4 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
Additional orange slices and cinnamon sticks

Steps:

  • In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first six ingredients. Push two cloves through each orange slice. Push a cinnamon stick through the center of each orange slice; add to cider mixture. , Cover and cook on low for 2-4 hours or until heated through. Discard orange slices, cloves and cinnamon sticks. Stir cider before serving. Use additional orange slices and cinnamon sticks to make orange twist garnishes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BUTTERED ORANGE CIDER



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On a cool autumn day, this warm spiced beverage from Edna Hoffman of Hebron, Indiana offers comforting flavor. Plus, it simmers in a jiffy. Have some leftover cider? "Use it instead of water when making lemon or orange gelatin," Edna recommends.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups apple cider or juice
1/2 medium unpeeled navel orange, sliced
8 whole allspice
8 whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
1 orange peel strip (3 inches)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the cider and orange slices. Place the allspice, cloves, cinnamon sticks and orange peel on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag. Add to pan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter and cinnamon. Discard spice bag. Ladle cider into mugs; dot with butter mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 86mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CINNAMON- ORANGE CIDER



Cinnamon- Orange Cider image

I got this recipe from a friend at church. It is a great change from the regular hot cider. I make this for my family for Valentine's Day. It warms our bodies as well as our hearts.

Provided by Beverley Williams

Categories     Hot Drinks

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

32 oz apple cider
2 c orange juice
2 Tbsp red cinnamon candies
1 1/2 tsp whole allspice
1 1/2 Tbsp honey

Steps:

  • 1. Place cider, orange juice, allspice and cinnamon candies in a pan.
  • 2. Heat to boiling. Then reduce heat.
  • 3. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • 4. Remove the allspice.
  • 5. Stir in the honey.
  • 6. Serve warm.
  • 7. You can garnish with a cinnamon stick if desired.

WARM CINNAMON-ORANGE CIDER



Warm Cinnamon-Orange Cider image

As if by magic, the cinnamon candies melt, giving this spiced cider a rosy glow.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Beverage

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 bottle (64-ounce size) apple cider
2 cups orange juice
2 tablespoons red cinnamon candies
1 1/2 teaspoons whole allspice
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons honey

Steps:

  • Heat apple cider, orange juice, candies and allspice to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Remove allspice. Stir in honey. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 5 mg

ORANGE CIDER



Orange Cider image

Make and share this Orange Cider recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Beverages

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups orange juice
1 cup apple juice
2 inches cinnamon sticks
1/4 teaspoon whole cloves

Steps:

  • In a saucepan combine orange juice, apple juice, cinnamon, and cloves.
  • Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Sieve to remove cinnamon and cloves.
  • Serve warm.
  • If desired, float orange slices on top.

CINNAMON-ORANGE APPLE CIDER



CINNAMON-ORANGE APPLE CIDER image

Categories     Citrus     Simmer

Yield 20 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 Gallon Apple Cider
2 LBs Brown Sugar
1 Jar of Cinnamon Sticks
3 teaspoons Ground Cloves
1 Small Jar of Liquid Orange Extratives
Optional : Grand Marnier

Steps:

  • Mix all items and heat in a coffee server.

Tips:

  • Choose the right oranges: Use navel oranges for a sweeter cider, or a mix of navel and Valencia oranges for a more tart flavor.
  • Wash and dry the oranges thoroughly: This will help to remove any dirt or bacteria.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the oranges: This will help to prevent the oranges from tearing.
  • Cut the oranges into small pieces: This will help the oranges to release their juice more easily.
  • Use a cheesecloth or muslin bag to strain the cider: This will help to remove any pulp or seeds from the cider.
  • Sweeten the cider to taste: You can use sugar, honey, or maple syrup.
  • Serve the cider chilled or at room temperature: Cider can be enjoyed either way.

Conclusion:

Orange cider is a delicious and refreshing drink that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are looking for a healthy alternative to soda or a festive drink to serve at your next party, orange cider is a great choice. So next time you have a craving for something sweet and refreshing, reach for a glass of orange cider.

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