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Apple cider in a clear glass garnished with orange slices and star anise.
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Simple Apple Cider Recipe

Here's one of my old-time favorites - Simple Apple Cider! A Cozy, lightly spiced, perfect drink for the family and for entertaining!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 45 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 106kcal
Author: Natasha Minocha

Ingredients

  • 5 Apples
  • 1 Orange
  • 2 Cinnamon sticks
  • 5-6 whole Cloves
  • 1 Vanilla bean, split lengthways.
  • 1/3 cup Brown sugar
  • 50 oz Water
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Instructions

  • Slice the apples, remove the seeds. Slice the orange, remove the seeds.
  • Add the apples, orange, cinnamon sticks, vanilla bean and cloves to a large stockpot.
  • Add the water. Cover the pot and cook for about 2 hours on medium low heat.
  • Use a potato masher to mash all the fruits well. Cover and cook for another 30 minutes.
  • Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the mixture. Discard the pulp.
  • Add the brown sugar to sweeten the cider. Taste and adjust for sweetness.
  • Serve warm or cold. Enjoy!

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Notes

NOTE:
To serve the cider cold, let it come to room temperature then transfer to a clean jar or bottle and refrigerate. This should stay well for 5-6 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 174mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 102IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 0.4mg