Hot Apple Cider Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Combine Ingredients
In a large saucepan, pour in the apple cider and add the ground cinnamon, whole cloves, star anise, and orange zest.
- 2
Add Sweetener
Stir in the brown sugar until completely dissolved.
- 3
Heat Mixture
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer. Do not let it boil.
- 4
Simmer
Reduce the heat to low and let the cider simmer for about 20 minutes. This allows the spices to infuse their flavors into the cider.
- 5
Strain Cider
After simmering, remove the saucepan from heat and strain the cider through a fine mesh sieve to remove the spices.
- 6
Serve
Pour the hot apple cider into mugs and garnish with fresh orange slices if desired.
