3 Glorious Hot Apple Cider with Cinnamon Sticks Secrets
Make a comforting, aromatic Hot Apple Cider with Cinnamon Sticks. This simple, non-alcoholic drink is perfect for cozy family gatherings and brings the taste of the holidays right into your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups apple cider (not from concentrate)
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1 orange, sliced
Instructions
- Pour the apple cider into a large saucepan.
- Add the cinnamon sticks and orange slices to the cider.
- If you prefer a sweeter drink, stir in the brown sugar until dissolved.
- Heat the cider over medium heat until it is steaming hot, but do not let it boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 15 to 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Remove the cinnamon sticks and orange slices before serving, or leave one cinnamon stick in each mug for garnish.
- Pour the hot cider into mugs and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For extra spice, add 3 whole cloves to the simmering cider.
- Taste the cider before adding sugar; many ciders are already sweet enough.
- You can substitute fresh orange slices with 1 teaspoon of orange zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg