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a wooden board with two mugs on it filled with apple cider and with spices floating inside.
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Homemade Apple Cider (Quick Recipe)

Apple cider is the perfect fall drink to keep you warm and enjoy the fruit harvest! Whole apples and delicious spices are the perfect autumn combination.
Total Time13 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Allergy: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Sugar Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 206kcal
Author: Marina Rizhkov

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mugs

Ingredients

  • 2 sticks cinnamon, plus for serving
  • ½ tsp black peppercorns
  • ½ tsp whole cloves
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 star anise
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 4 cups apple cider (or apple juice, unsweetened)
  • 1 orange, cut in half
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients into a large enough pot. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 10-15 minutes. 
    2 sticks cinnamon,, ½ tsp black peppercorns, ½ tsp whole cloves, ¼ tsp ground nutmeg, 2 star anise, 1 tsp ground ginger, 4 cups apple cider, 1 orange,, ⅓ cup maple syrup
    a pot cooking apple cider with floating orange slices and star anise.
  • Strain into cups and enjoy.
    two mugs made of glass filled with apple cider and spices.

Notes

This recipe has you use unsweetened apple juice or cider. If you press or juice your own apples, I recommend you use pink lady or gala apples. These apples also bake well. This delicious apple cider needs no added sugar, with the maple syrup sweetening it. 

Nutrition

Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 388mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 86IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 1mg