Hot Buttered Cider

Warm up your fall and winter evenings with this indulgent Hot Buttered Cider, a cozy beverage brimming with rich spices and comforting sweetness. This quick and easy recipe combines velvety unsalted butter, brown sugar, and aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves with freshly simmered apple cider, creating a luxurious drink that's perfect for holiday gatherings or quiet nights by the fire. With just 15 minutes from start to finish, this cider is elevated with a splash of vanilla extract and can be topped with a dollop of whipped cream or a garnish of cinnamon sticks for an extra touch of elegance. Perfect for the season, Hot Buttered Cider is a must-try treat to sip and savor!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups apple cider
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.125 teaspoons ground cloves
• 1 stick cinnamon stick
• 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0 optional (for topping) whipped cream
• 0 optional (for garnish) additional cinnamon sticks

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, pour the apple cider and set it over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the unsalted butter, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves to the saucepan.

Step 3

Drop in the cinnamon stick and stir gently to combine all the ingredients.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a low simmer, allowing the butter and brown sugar to fully dissolve and the spices to infuse into the cider. This should take about 5–7 minutes.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 6

Remove the cinnamon stick and discard.

Step 7

Ladle the hot buttered cider into mugs, and, if desired, top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream and garnish with a cinnamon stick for extra flair.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your cozy hot buttered cider!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1052.4 grams (1052.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	772

Total Fat 27.30g	35%
Saturated Fat 15.40g	77%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.50g
Cholesterol 67mg	22%
Sodium 53mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 136.20g	50%
Dietary Fiber 5.70g	20%
Total Sugars 113.70g
Protein 1.60g	3%

Vitamin D 3IU	15%
Calcium 172mg	13%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 1073mg	23%

*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: 30.8%

Protein: 0.8%

Carbs: 68.4%