Hot Spiced Cider

Name: Hot Spiced Cider
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4-1/2 quarts.
Ingredients: 1 gallon apple cider or apple juice; 1 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 1/2 teaspoon orange extract; 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract; 4 cinnamon sticks; 2 teaspoons whole cloves; 1 teaspoon whole allspice

Next time you're entertaining, stir up a batch of this nicely spiced apple cider. The wonderful aroma will make your guests feel welcome on a chilly day. —Kim Wallace, Dennison, Ohio

Ingredients

1 gallon apple cider or apple juice
1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
4 cinnamon sticks
2 teaspoons whole cloves
1 teaspoon whole allspice

Directions

In a Dutch oven, combine the first five ingredients. Place the cinnamon sticks, cloves and allspice on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Add to the pan. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until flavors are blended (do not boil). Discard spice bag.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 113 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 20mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

Originally published as Hot Spiced Cider in Taste of Home August/September 2003

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blizzard6

Nov 7, 2015

Best mulled cider ever. No need to change anything.
Bonito

Sep 19, 2015

with fall upon us tis is seriously awesome - the addition of the maple syrup is so goo.
sjmdam

Dec 23, 2014

everyone ranted and raved about this been making every holiday ever since
shecooksalot

Dec 8, 2013

This recipe was okay and very easy to make, I just personally didn't care for the blend of flavors. To me, it was a little too citrusy. Not bad, just not my taste.
dublinlab

Nov 1, 2013

So delicious. Would make again.