Description
The coziest fall drink packed with apples, cinnamon, and citrus. This easy cider recipe simmers into a soul-warming mug of comfort perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
16–20 apples (mix of sweet + tart), quartered, peels & cores on
2 tbsp ground cinnamon + 2 cinnamon sticks
1 tsp allspice
½ tsp cloves (whole or ground)
1 cup brown sugar (adjust to taste)
Peel of 1 orange
Juice of 1 lemon
Optional: 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
Cold water (enough to cover apples by ~2 inches)
Instructions
Add quartered apples, spices, brown sugar, orange peel, lemon juice, and ginger (if using) to a large stockpot. Cover with water by about 2 inches.
Bring to a rolling boil. Cook uncovered for 1 hour.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours.
Mash softened apples gently with a potato masher.
Strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth for a clear cider. Discard the solids.
Taste and adjust sweetness or spices as needed. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
Garnish with a cinnamon stick, orange slice, or apple wedge.
Add whipped cream and cinnamon for a dessert-style cider.
Serve over ice for a refreshing chilled version.
For an adult twist, add a splash of dark rum, bourbon, or spiced whiskey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
