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Hot Spiced Apple Cider

A cozy fall or winter drink that will make your whole house smell delicious.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple cider, holidays, spiced
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 198kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 quarts unfiltered apple juice preferably organic
  • 4 star anise
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla paste
  • 2 apples sliced

Optional Add-Ins

  • 1 ounce bourbon, whiskey, rum, calvados or apple brandy

Instructions

  • In a large pot, warm the apple juice with the remaining ingredients. Let simmer on medium-low heat, uncovered, for 20 to 30 minutes to let the flavors come together.
  • To serve, ladle into mugs. Serve topped with a slice of cooked apple from the pot or a cinnamon stick stir.
  • To make a hot toddy, add an ounce or so of bourbon to each mug.

Notes

If you prefer, you can substitute store-bought mulling spices.

Nutrition

Serving: 6ounces | Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 399mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 42IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg