Spiced Cider

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

10 servings (about 2 quarts)

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023
I first concocted this beverage years ago for my son on a chilly New England day. He’s grown now, but he still enjoys this tangy cider whenever he comes for a visit. —Debbie Terenzini, Lusby, Maryland

Ingredients

  • 8 cups apple cider or juice
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Additional cinnamon sticks, optional

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the first 6 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Discard cinnamon sticks. Use additional cinnamon sticks for stirrers if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 138 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 54mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.