Mulled Apple Cider
Warm and fragrant mulled apple cider infused with rich spices, perfect for cozy autumn and winter gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Drink
- Method: Simmered
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 quart (4 cups) fresh apple cider
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 whole cloves
- 3 whole allspice berries
- 1 star anise pod
- 1 orange, sliced thinly
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/4 cup dark rum or apple brandy
Instructions
- Pour the apple cider into a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice, star anise, orange slices, and brown sugar to the cider.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and cover.
- Let the cider mull for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and if desired, add rum or apple brandy for a spiked version.
- Strain the cider through a fine mesh sieve to remove the spices and orange slices.
- Serve hot in mugs, garnished with a cinnamon stick or fresh orange slice.
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, omit the rum and consider adding a splash of fresh lemon juice for brightness. Leftover cider keeps for 3 days refrigerated.
Find it online: https://seasonedrecipe.com/mulled-apple-cider-recipe/