Emergency Hot Buttered Cider

Cozy up in minutes with this quick and comforting Emergency Hot Buttered Cider, a delightful warm drink perfect for chilly days or last-minute indulgences. This easy recipe transforms simple ingredients like apple cider, a touch of butter, and cozy spices—cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves—into a velvety, aromatic treat that’s ready in just seven minutes. Brown sugar and vanilla add a hint of sweetness, while optional whipped cream and a cinnamon stick garnish elevate every sip with a festive flair. Designed to serve two, it’s the ultimate hug-in-a-mug for busy nights, holiday gatherings, or when you simply need a touch of warmth. A must-try for fans of spiced fall beverages and quick comfort recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:2 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:7 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 cups apple cider
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.125 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 pinch ground cloves
• 1 pinch sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0 as desired whipped cream (optional, for garnish)
• 0 as desired cinnamon stick (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine the apple cider, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and sea salt.

Step 2

Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cider is steaming but not boiling (about 3-4 minutes).

Step 3

Add the unsalted butter to the saucepan and whisk until fully melted and incorporated.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Taste and adjust sweetness or spices as desired.

Step 6

Pour the hot buttered cider into two mugs.

Step 7

Top each mug with whipped cream and garnish with a cinnamon stick if desired.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy the warmth!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	534.4 grams (534.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	412

Total Fat 18.10g	23%
Saturated Fat 10.70g	53%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 46mg	15%
Sodium 199mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 64.20g	23%
Dietary Fiber 3.50g	13%
Total Sugars 51.90g
Protein 1.20g	2%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 102mg	8%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 556mg	12%

*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: 38.4%

Protein: 1.1%

Carbs: 60.5%