Name: The Best Hot Apple Cider
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 h
Yield: 8+ servings
Ingredients: 2 quarts apple cider; 1/4 C brown sugar - I sometimes leave this out, or taste it and add as needed (not pictured above); 1 orange, quartered - or use a few satsuma oranges if they are still in season; 8 apples that sit nicely flat; 4 cinnamon sticks - and extra for later to serve in glasses; 6 whole allspice berries; 6 whole cloves; a smidgen of fresh grated nutmeg (approx 1/8 tsp); whole star anise for serving later

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I searched high and low, tried out many many many recipes until I finally settled on this one for what I think is the BEST hot apple cider. But don’t discount other recipes. There are ones that call for fresh ginger, some that call for maple syrup, a bit of lemon, even honey. You can turn it into a spiked cider or into a hot toddy by adding a bit of alcohol. And nothing beats the smell of it as it’s heating up. Here is my final recipe after tasting a variety of recipes.

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The Best Hot Apple Cider

December 15

by l5admin

Category Desserts Holidays ZipRecipe

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Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

2 hours

Ingredients

2 quarts apple cider
1/4 C brown sugar - I sometimes leave this out, or taste it and add as needed (not pictured above)
1 orange, quartered - or use a few satsuma oranges if they are still in season
8 apples that sit nicely flat
4 cinnamon sticks - and extra for later to serve in glasses
6 whole allspice berries
6 whole cloves
a smidgen of fresh grated nutmeg (approx 1/8 tsp)
whole star anise for serving later

Instructions

In your crock-pot, combine apple cider, brown sugar, orange slices into the cider mixture.
Add spices directly to cider if you are okay straining out them later. Otherwise create a spice cheesecloth satchel of cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and nutmeg. If you don't have cheesecloth, you can get by with using a coffee filter satchel.
Cover crock-pot and heat on low for 3-4 hours. If you have guests coming over sooner, heat on high for 1-2 hours until cider is hot and fragrant.
To serve, cut tops of apples and 'core' them. Take out all the innards of the apple. Reduce heat on crock-pot to warm and ladle into apples. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and star anise.
To make spiked cider: Add in 1-2 tablespoons dark rum into each apple. No rum? Use brandy!

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