Easy Apple Cider

Warm up your autumn afternoons with this Easy Apple Cider recipe, a comforting blend of spiced apple flavors and citrusy zest that's perfect for the cozy season. Made with just a handful of pantry staples like apple juice, cinnamon sticks, and whole cloves, this homemade cider is as simple as it is satisfying. Star anise and allspice berries add a touch of warmth and complexity, while fresh orange slices lend bright, sunny notes. Customize the sweetness with optional brown sugar, and let the simmering pot fill your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of fall. Ready in just 25 minutes, this crowd-pleasing cider is perfect for gatherings, holiday parties, or simply curling up with a mug on a chilly evening. Make it your go-to recipe for easy, festive comfort that tastes like autumn in a cup!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 8 cups apple juice
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 6 whole cloves
• 2 star anise
• 5 allspice berries
• 1 orange (sliced)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional, to taste)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, pour in the apple juice.

Step 2

Add the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, and allspice berries to the pot.

Step 3

Slice the orange into rounds and add them to the pot, including the peel for extra flavor.

Step 4

If you prefer a sweeter cider, stir in the brown sugar at this stage, adjusting to taste.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.

Step 6

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the cider simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Taste the cider and adjust the sweetness or spice level as desired.

Step 8

Strain the cider through a fine mesh sieve to remove the spices and orange slices, if preferred.

Step 9

Serve warm in mugs, garnished with extra cinnamon sticks or a slice of orange for presentation, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2083 grams (2083.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1130

Total Fat 4.30g	6%
Saturated Fat 0.70g	3%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 334mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate 286.40g	104%
Dietary Fiber 13.00g	46%
Total Sugars 259.70g
Protein 4.30g	9%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 326mg	25%
Iron 6mg	36%
Potassium 657mg	14%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 3.2%

Protein: 1.4%

Carbs: 95.3%