Nitrate & Nitrite Free Hot Spiced Apple Cider
Total time30 min
Prep time5 min
Cook time25 min
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6 servings
- 64 oz (½ gallon) fresh apple cider
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 8 whole cloves
- 2 star anise
- 6 whole allspice berries
- 1 orange, sliced into rounds
- 2 tbsp brown sugar, or more to taste
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
For serving
- cinnamon sticks, for serving (optional)
- orange slices, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple cider, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, allspice berries, orange rounds, brown sugar, and ground nutmeg in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir once to dissolve the sugar.
- 2
Heat, stirring occasionally, until the cider just begins to steam and small bubbles form around the edges — do not let it reach a full boil. Reduce the heat to low.
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