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Celebrate the season with an apple cider bar and this delicious spiced apple cider recipe. It is an easy and fun way to welcome fall.
Spiced Apple Cider
I have been making this apple cider for years and I think it is the one recipe I can be sure my kids will text me for every fall (not sure why they just can’t check the blog!) Whether you are just making a cup for yourself or putting together an apple cider bar for a party, this recipe is the best. I always serve it at annual Halloweenie Roast too.
Spiced Apple Cider Ingredients
- Apple Cider. I have also used apple juice and honestly, can’t tell much of a difference once I add the brown sugar and orange juice to it.
- Orange Juice. I have substituted it with pineapple juice before.
- Brown Sugar
- Cinnamon Sticks
- Cloves and Allspice. I use them in the whole form.
How To Make Spiced Apple Cider
- Mix cider, orange juice, sugar and spices in a large pot.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat until mixture simmers.
- Simmer for at least 30 minutes.
Cider Bar
In addition to hot apple cider I always have some fun toppings that can be added to the apple cider including:
- Whipped Cream
- Caramel Sauce
- Caramel Bits
- Cinnamon Sticks
For more ideas and another fun Hot Apple Cider Bar idea check out this post.
Pour cider into a mug and then top it with some whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Tips
- Let the cider it brew for as long as possible. The longer it brews the deeper the flavor. This allows the spices to really infuse the apple cider.
- The secret ingredients in my spiced apple cider are brown sugar and orange juice. You can also use pineapple juice.
- As it simmers, you will lose some of the water and may notice a thick layer on the bottom of the pot. Just add in more apple cider to help thin out the cider if needed.
To decorate your apple cider bar all you’ll need are some apples and a few branches from outside. Mine are from my neighbor’s apple tree!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make spiced apple cider ahead of time?
This is a great make ahead drink. You can make it a few days ahead of time and then just keep it refrigerated until ready to serve.
Can I make spiced apple cider in the crock pot?
This recipe works great in the slow cooker. Just allow it to simmer on high for 30 minutes and then turn it down to low.
Check out more of my favorite drink recipes:
- Homemade Egg Nog
- Peppermint Egg Nog
- White Hot Chocolate
- Mint Hot Chocolate
- Cider Hot Chocolate
- Frozen Hot Chocolate
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Spiced Apple Cider Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 gallon apple cider
- 1 1/2 cups orange juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 6 cinnamon sicks
- 12 whole cloves
- 12 whole allspice
Instructions
- Mix together and bring to a boil
- Simmer at least 30 minutes
- The longer it simmers, the better it gets
- As it brews longer it will form a “sludge” at the bottom of the pan – I just add more cider, let it brew a while longer and you are good to go!
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Chanda Nelson says
Where did you find your serving bowl… love it!
Leigh Anne Wilkes says
It’s an antique French copper pot I actually bought at a flea market in France. Isn’t it wonderful!