Nitrate & Nitrite Free Classic Apple Cider
Total time35 min
Prep time5 min
Cook time30 min
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8 servings
- 64 oz (½ gallon) fresh apple cider juice or unfiltered apple juice
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tsp whole cloves
- 1 tsp whole allspice berries
- ¼ tsp whole black peppercorns
- 1 orange, sliced into rounds
- 2 tbsp brown sugar, or to taste
For serving
- cinnamon sticks, for serving (optional)
- orange slices, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple cider, cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice berries, peppercorns, and orange slices in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar.
- 2
Heat, stirring occasionally, until the cider just begins to steam and small bubbles form at the edges, about 10 minutes — do not let it boil.
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