Store-bought apple cider just doesn’t hit like it used to. They have diluted the flavor so much that it just tastes like basic apple juice. That’s why I started hooking it up to make my hot spiced apple cider recipe. It’s so easy. I just grab the store-bought cider and add in fruit slices, warm spices like cinnamon and cloves and let it all come together in a slow cooker. I even serve mugs with a little whipped cream and caramel sauce like a boss. There is no better drink to serve during the fall boos.
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Recipe Tutorial
How to Make Spiced Apple Cider
Step 1: In a 5 quart crock pot on low heat, add the apple cider, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon slices, orange slices, apple slices, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves and star anise.
Step 2: Allow the punch to warm for 3-4 hours.
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Step 3: Serve warm. Ladle into serving glasses.
Step 4: If you want, top with whipped cream and caramel.
Spiced Apple Cider Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 gallon apple cider
- 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tbsp ground nutmeg
- 3 lemon slices 1/2 lemon
- 3 orange slices 1/2 orange
- 4 apple slices 1/2 apple
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 6 whole cloves
- 5 star anise pieces up to 6
Instructions
- In a 5 quart crock pot on low heat, add the apple cider, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon slices, orange slices, apple slices, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves and star anise.
- Allow the punch to warm for 3-4 hours. Serve warm. Ladle into serving glasses.
- Top with whipped cream and caramel if desired.
- Or you can serve chilled by removing the fruit slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves and star anise pieces after it’s cooked and storing the punch in the fridge overnight. NOTE: You can add water to the punch if it's too sweet for your taste.
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Recipe Tips
- No Slow Cooker?: If you don’t have a crockpot on hand, use a large pot and simmer over medium-low heat for about an hour.
- Spike It: You can add in a little whiskey or bourbon to spike this. Start with ½ an ounce of liquor per 8oz glass of cider. Take a taste then adjust based on your preference.
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This spiced apple cider recipe sounds absolutely delicious! I love the idea of adding fresh spices to make it even more aromatic. Can’t wait to try it for our next cozy gathering!
Hi what gallon apple cider would you RECOMMEND?
I really don’t have a fave, I use whatever is on sale!