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Mulled apple cider in a glass mug with sliced apples, orange, and a spiced leaf shaped cookie perched on the rim of the glass.

Mulled Apple Cider

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Mulled Apple Cider is sweet and filled with the aroma and flavor of sweet baking spices that warm you from the inside out.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Author Jan Nunes
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Ingredients

  • 2 Quarts Apple Cider or Apple Juice
  • ¼ Cup Dark Brown Sugar
  • 1 Apple Sliced ¼“ Thick
  • ½ Orange Sliced ¼“ Thick
  • 6 Cinnamon Sticks
  • 1 Tablespoon Whole Cloves
  • 1 Tablespoon Whole Allspice Berries
  • 1 Star Anise

Garnish:

  • Additional Slices of Apple & Orange

Instructions

  • Combine. To a large 3-quart pot or a large stockpot, add the apple cider, dark brown sugar, sliced apple, sliced orange, dark brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, allspice berries, and star anise. Stir the mixture with a large wooden spoon.
    2 Quarts Apple Cider or Apple Juice, ¼ Cup Dark Brown Sugar, 1 Apple, ½ Orange, 6 Cinnamon Sticks, 1 Tablespoon Whole Cloves, 1 Tablespoon Whole Allspice Berries, 1 Star Anise
  • Simmer. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to a slow simmer, cover with a lid, and cook for 40 minutes.
  • Serve. Ladle into mugs and garnish each with a cinnamon stick and slices of apples and oranges. Serve and enjoy!
    Additional Slices of Apple & Orange

Notes

My Top Tip
♡ I like to tie up the small loose spices in a cheesecloth bag, called a sachet, more formally known as a "sachet d'épices," or "bag of spices." All you need is a small piece of cheesecloth and a bit of string. This way, I don't have to strain the cider before ladling it into the mugs.
Slow Cooker Option
Simply add all the ingredients to your slow cooker/crockpot and set it to high for 1 hour. Then, reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 3 to 4 hours.
Place cups and a ladle on a spoon rest near the slow cooker for guests to serve themselves.
Variations
Spike It! To spike it, add just 1 ounce of any of the following boozy libations to a mug, then top it off with mulled cider:
Spiced Rum. Choose your favorite, like Captain Morgan, Sailor Jerry's, or Shipwreck.
Calvados Brandy. Calvados is distilled from apple cider, so it makes a perfect pairing with Mulled Apple Cider.
Berentzen Apple Liqueur. Smooth, sweet, with great apple flavor. Add this to brighten the cider's flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 418mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 62IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 1mg
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