Spicy Apple Cider

Great on a cold day or at a Christmas party, this recipe for tasty, spiced apple cider is appropriate for both kids and adults.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 115 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground allspice
• 2 cups water
• 8 cups apple juice
• 1 tablespoon whole cloves
• 4 cinnamon sticks, or more to taste
• 2 oranges, thinly sliced into rounds
• 1 lemon, thinly sliced into rounds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine water, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and allspice in a large pot; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until flavors combine, about 10 minutes. Strain and discard spices. Return spiced water to the pot.

Step 2

Stir apple juice, orange slices, and lemon slices into spiced water. Cook over medium-high heat until heated through, 10 to 15 minutes.