Last updated on August 18th, 2021
As the days get shorter and chillier, there’s nothing like warming up with a nice, hot mug of homemade spiced apple cider. Growing up, I remember how much I enjoyed a warm mug of apple cider after playing outside in the fall leaves. While the apple cider from my youth was full of added refined sugar, this easy recipe for spiced apple cider perfectly captures the flavors of fall with no added sugar or artificial ingredients.
Homemade Spiced Apple Cider Ingredients:
This recipe makes 8 cups of cider.
- 6 cups apple cider, no sugar added
- 1 cup orange juice, pulp-free, no sugar added
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 -4 whole cinnamon sticks
- 2 tsp whole allspice
- 2 tsp whole cloves
Instructions:
This recipe can easily be made using a camping stove, over a campfire, or on the stovetop at home.
1. If you will be using a percolator pot, remove the inner strainer baskets and stem and set them aside.
2. Next, add the cider, orange juice, and water to the percolator pot.
3. Then, place the stem and strainer baskets back in the percolator. Add the cinnamon sticks (break in half if necessary), whole allspice, and whole cloves to the strainer basket and replace the top strainer cover.
If you will be preparing the spiced apple cider in a stockpot, add the cider, apple juice, water, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves to the pot.
4. Heat the liquid in the percolator or stockpot to a simmer. If using a percolator, percolate gently for 20-30 minutes. When using a stockpot, simmer uncovered for 20-30 minutes. If the percolator starts to boil over, add 1/2 cup more water to dilute the cider and allow it to flow more freely through the strainer basket.
5. Strain out the cinnamon sticks and spices prior to serving, then pour into mugs and enjoy!
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Homemade Spiced Apple Cider
Equipment
- 9-cup (or larger) coffee percolator, or a large stockpot
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 6 Cups Apple Cider (no sugar added)
- 1 Cup Orange Juice (Pulp-free, no sugar added)
- 1/2 Cup Water
- 3-4 Whole Cinnamon Sticks
- 2 tsp Whole Allspice
- 2 tsp Whole Cloves
Instructions
- Pour apple cider, orange juice, and water into percolator or stockpot.
- Add whole cinnamon sticks, allspice, and cloves to percolator basket. (Note – Do not use a filter in the basket – it will not percolate properly). If using a stockpot, add them directly to the liquid in the pot.
- Heat the liquid in the percolator or stockpot to a simmer. If using a percolator, percolate gently for 20-30 minutes. If using a stockpot, simmer uncovered for 20-30 minutes. If the percolator starts to boil over, add 1/2 cup more water to dilute the cider and allow it to flow more freely through the strainer basket.
- Strain out spices prior to serving.
- Pour Homemade Spiced Apple Cider into mugs and enjoy!
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