Drinks · Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas
The Good Apple Cider
Warm spiced apple cider with orange and cinnamon for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any fall gathering that needs something cozy simmering on the stove.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Serves
- 8 small mugs
The recipe card
The Good Apple Cider
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Serves
- 8 small mugs
Ingredients
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) pasteurized apple cider or apple juice
- 1 orange, washed and sliced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 whole cloves
Method
- Combine everything in a saucepan. Warm over medium heat until steaming, then reduce to low.
- Keep at a gentle simmer for 15–20 minutes; avoid a vigorous boil.
- Strain out the orange and whole spices.
- Ladle into heatproof mugs and let cool to a comfortable drinking temperature.
Make Ahead
Up to 3 days ahead: simmer, strain, cool, and refrigerate. For a party, keep it warm in a slow cooker on low for several hours; add fresh orange slices before guests arrive.
Storage and Reheating
Storage: Refrigerate in a covered pitcher or jar up to 5 days. Freeze up to 3 months, leaving room for expansion.
Reheating: Warm gently on the stove until steaming. Do not boil.
Make It a Meal
Goes well with:
