Apple cider three ways
There is nothing better than a warm glass of apple cider on a cold day. The crisp, tangy smell of cider and spices will permeate every nook of you home making it smell amazing, and you’ll also have a wonderful treat to share with your family or guests.
Classic Apple Cider
Serves 14 - 16
Ingredients:
. 1 gallon apple cider . 2 oranges, thinly sliced . 1 lemon, thinly sliced . 6 cloves . 3 cinnamon sticks
Directions:
. Pour the gallon of cider into an 8 quart pot or larger. . Heat the apple cider over high heat until the liquid reaches a simmer. . Add the oranges, lemon slices, cloves, and cinnamon sticks to the mixture. . Reduce the temperature and continue to simmer the mixture for another five minutes. 5. Remove from the heat and serve immediately.
Citrus Zing Apple Cider
Serves 8 - 10
Ingredients:
. 4 cups apple cider . 2 cups orange juice . 1 1/2 cups apricot nectar . 2 cups pineapple juice . 1 cup sugar . 2 cinnamon sticks . 1 teaspoon ground cloves
Directions:
. Pour all the ingredients into an 8 quart pot or larger. . Mix thoroughly to dissolve the sugar. . Bring the mixture to a simmer on medium high heat. . Reduce the temperature and continue to simmer the mixture for another five minutes. . Remove from the heat and serve immediately.
Spiced Brown Sugar Apple Cider
Serves 14-16
Ingredients:
. 1 gallon apple cider . 1 cup lemon juice . 1/4 cup brown sugar . 4 cinnamon sticks . 1/2 teaspoon cloves . 1 orange, thinly sliced
Directions:
. Pour the gallon of cider into an 8 quart pot or larger. . Heat the apple cider over high heat until the liquid reaches a simmer. . Add the lemon juice and brown sugar. . Stir the mixture until the brown sugar is fully dissolved. . Add the cinnamon sticks, cloves, and orange slices to the mixture. . Remove from the heat and serve immediately.
Quick Tip: Any apple cider recipe can also be made in a slow cooker. Simply follow the directions for any apple cider recipe, but heat the ingredients inside your slow cooker instead of on the stove. The added bonus to this method is that you can then turn the slow cooker down to its lowest temperature setting to keep the cider warm.