Best 12 Spiced Apricot Cider Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing symphony of flavors with our Spiced Apricot Cider, a captivating fusion of sweet, tart, and aromatic notes. This delightful beverage blends the natural goodness of apricots with a medley of zesty spices, creating a warm and inviting experience. The delicate tartness of apricots harmonizes perfectly with the subtle heat of ginger, the earthy warmth of cinnamon, and the vibrant zest of orange peel. Each sip promises a refreshing burst of flavor that invigorates the senses and leaves you craving more.

Welcome to a culinary journey that explores the versatility of our Spiced Apricot Cider. Let your taste buds embark on an adventure as you discover three enticing recipes that showcase the cider's multifaceted nature. From the classic Spiced Apricot Cider, a comforting and nostalgic drink perfect for cozy evenings, to the refreshing Apricot Cider Spritzer, a vibrant blend of flavors that will liven up any gathering. And for a touch of sophistication, the Apricot Cider Mimosa combines the delightful flavors of cider and champagne, creating an elegant and celebratory cocktail.

Prepare to be enchanted by the Spiced Apricot Cider, a culinary symphony that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul. With its captivating blend of flavors and versatile applications, this remarkable beverage is a true culinary gem, ready to elevate any occasion.

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

SPICED APRICOTS



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"I've been cooking for big gatherings for years...and now that I'm widowed, it's hard to cook for just one or two," admits Trudy Barth of Niceville, Florida. "That's why I appreciate simple recipes like this one, which turns canned apricots into a special side dish."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 can (15 ounces) apricot halves
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
6 whole allspice
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)

Steps:

  • Drain apricots, reserving syrup; set apricots aside. In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar, allspice, cinnamon and reserved syrup. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. , Remove from the heat; stir in apricots. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain if desired. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 9mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

APRICOT-APPLE CIDER



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Dried apricots give this comforting cider a marvelous twist. Add cranberries, cinnamon, allspice and cloves for the perfect hot drink to sip on cool nights. -Ginnie Busam, Pewee Valley, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h20m

Yield 13 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 cups unsweetened apple juice
1 can (12 ounces) ginger ale
1/2 cup dried apricots, halved
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches each)
1 tablespoon whole allspice
1 tablespoon whole cloves

Steps:

  • In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine apple juice and ginger ale. Place the apricots, cranberries, cinnamon sticks, allspice and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Place in slow cooker; cover. , Cook on high until heated through, 3-4 hours. Discard spice bag.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PEACH AND APRICOT HARD CIDER



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     dessert

Time 2h3m

Yield 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups peach nectar
2 cups apricot nectar
1 (12-ounce) bag frozen peach slices
3 cups water
1 cup bourbon
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon allspice
2 to 3 cinnamon sticks, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Stir all ingredients together in a 4-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW setting for 2 to 3 hours. Remove cinnamon sticks and switch to WARM setting for serving.
  • Serving Ideas: Serve in Irish coffee mugs with a cinnamon stick swizzle.

SPICED CIDER



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Nancy Fuller, of Food Network's Farmhouse Rules, shares her recipe for warm Spiced Cider spiked with bourbon.

Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     beverage

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 cups (1 gallon) apple cider
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon allspice
Pinch grated nutmeg
2 teaspoons whole cloves
1 orange
Cinnamon sticks, for garnish
2 cups bourbon, optional

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium heat, add the apple cider. Stir in the brown sugar, allspice and nutmeg until the sugar is dissolved and bring to a low boil.
  • Stick the pointy ends of the cloves into the orange so that just the buds of the cloves are visible. The entire orange should be covered with the cloves.
  • Add the orange to the cider and reduce the heat to simmer. Cover and continue cooking for 20 minutes.
  • Serve in warm mugs with a cinnamon stick garnish. For adults, add bourbon to the cider.

ORANGE SPICED CIDER



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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 CIDER



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This is a classic warmer-upper that you can serve on chilly winter days. Pass the brandy separately for those who want it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 13 servings (about 3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
3 whole cloves
2 whole allspice
1 bay leaf
3 quarts apple cider or apple juice
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons brown sugar
Dash salt
1 to 1-1/2 cups brandy, optional

Steps:

  • Place the cinnamon stick, cloves, allspice and bay leaf on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag. , In a large saucepan, combine the apple cider, juices, orange zest, brown sugar, salt and spice bag. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer mixture for 30 minutes to blend flavors. Discard spice bag. Strain cider mixture and stir in brandy if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

EASY HOT SPICED CIDER



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This warm cider chases the chill on cool evenings...and it's perfect for winter holidays, too. -Trinda Heinrich, Lakemoor, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h5m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-1/2 cups apple cider or unsweetened apple juice
2/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
12 whole cloves

Steps:

  • In a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker, combine the first five ingredients. Place cinnamon stick and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Place bag in slow cooker., Cover and cook on low for 1 hour. Discard spice bag; continue to cook 1-2 hours or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 21mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

HOT SPICED CIDER



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There's nothing like warm, spicy apple cider to break the ice when you're entertaining on a chilly day.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Beverage

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 cups apple cider
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 cinnamon sticks

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat ingredients to boiling over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 10 minutes.
  • Before serving, strain cider mixture to remove cloves and cinnamon, if desired. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 5 mg

SPICED APRICOTS



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Make and share this Spiced Apricots recipe from Food.com.

Provided by flowergirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 can apricot halves
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
6 whole allspice
1 cinnamon stick

Steps:

  • Put apricot syrup in saucepan.
  • Add the vinegar, allspice and cinnamon.
  • Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Put in the apricots.
  • Let stand for 30 minutes.

APRICOT CIDER



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

Provided by Alia55

Categories     Beverages

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

30 ml apricot syrup
240 ml hot apple cider

Steps:

  • Mix syrup with hot apple cider and stir.
  • Garnish with a cinnamon stick.

Nutrition Facts :

HOT CINNAMON APPLE BRANDY CIDER



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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

½ gallon fresh apple cider
1 cup apple brandy
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
¼ cup honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch salt
10 thin strips orange zest
10 small cinnamon sticks

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 SPICED CIDER



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This recipe uses an automatic coffee maker to brew the cider. If you don't own one, heat it in a slow cooker or a saucepan over medium heat on the stovetop. Grab your mugs and dive into this hot drink! Clean your coffee maker according to the manufacturer's instructions before using for coffee again.

Provided by Sara

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cider Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon whole allspice
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
¼ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 large orange, quartered with peel
2 quarts apple cider

Steps:

  • Place filter in coffee basket, and fill with brown sugar, allspice, cloves, cinnamon stick, salt, nutmeg, and orange wedges. Pour apple cider into coffee pot where the water usually goes. Brew, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 51.5 mg, Sugar 18.8 g

Tips:

  • Choose ripe apricots: For the best flavor, use ripe, juicy apricots. If apricots are not in season, you can use dried apricots, but be sure to soak them in hot water for at least 30 minutes before using.
  • Use a variety of spices: The spices in this recipe can be adjusted to your taste. For a more traditional flavor, use a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. For a more unique flavor, try adding a pinch of cardamom or cloves.
  • Don't overcook the cider: The cider should be heated until it is just simmering. Overcooking the cider will make it taste bitter.
  • Serve warm or cold: This cider can be served warm or cold. If you are serving it cold, be sure to chill it for at least 2 hours before serving.

Conclusion:

This spiced apricot 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 warm drink to warm you up on a cold day or a cold drink to cool you down on a hot day, this cider is sure to hit the spot. So next time you are looking for a new drink to try, be sure to give this spiced apricot cider a try. You won't be disappointed!

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