Spiced Cider

Name: Spiced Cider
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 10 servings (about 2 quarts).
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

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

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.

Originally published as Spiced Cider in Taste of Home August/September 1999

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ICURN

Dec 1, 2013

Fantastic!!
Catpaddle

Nov 14, 2013

Made it in a slow cookeron high, then held the temp on low after discarding the cinnamon sticks. It tasted wonderful and made the house smell great to boot!
elendil

Jan 1, 2013

Wonderful! I used apple juice and it turned out great. Thank you for sharing the recipe.
Cookin4MyFam

Oct 24, 2009

Very Delicious. My husband forgot how his mom made it and we found this recipe. Yum! We didn't have cinnamon sticks, but used ground cinnamon. 3 3" sticks equals 1 1/2tsps.