Old Fashioned Hot Apple Cider Recipe
Nothing feels better than a warm drink on a cold day. This Old Fashioned Hot Apple Cider Recipe is cozy and full of fall flavor. It smells sweet and spicy while cooking.
Ingredients
- 8 medium apples chopped
- 1 orange sliced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 6 whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 6 cups water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare the Apples
- Wash apples well. Chop them into chunks. No need to peel them for this recipe.
Add Ingredients to Pot
- Place apples, orange slices, and spices into a large pot. Add water and stir gently.
Start Cooking
- Heat the pot on medium heat. Let it come to a slow boil.
Simmer Slowly
- Lower the heat. Simmer for forty minutes. Stir sometimes to mix flavors well.
Mash the Fruit
- Use a spoon to mash apples gently. This helps release more juice and flavor.
Strain the Cider
- Pour mixture through a strainer. Press fruit lightly to extract all liquid.
Sweeten and Finish
- Add brown sugar and vanilla. Stir well. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
Serve Warm
- Pour cider into mugs. Serve hot and enjoy the comforting taste.
Notes
- Use fresh apples for best flavor.
- Mix sweet and tart apples.
- Simmer slowly, never rush the cooking.
- Taste before adding extra sugar.
- Serve fresh for best aroma.