Ina Garten Hot Spiced Apple Cider

Ina Garten’s Hot Spiced Apple Cider is made with fresh apple cider, black peppercorns, cinnamon sticks, dried cloves, star anise, navel orange, bourbon, and a crisp red apple. This delicious hot spiced apple cider recipe creates a cozy and warm drink that takes about 10 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 4 people.

This Hot Spiced Apple Cider Cake Recipe Is From Modern Comfort Food Cookbook by Ina Garten

Ingredients Needed:

• 960 ml (4 cups) fresh apple cider
• 4 whole black peppercorns
• 6 to 7 (5 to 7.5 cm / 2 to 3-inch) cinnamon sticks
• 3 whole dried cloves
• 1 whole star anise
• 1 large navel orange
• 60 ml (2 tbsp) good bourbon, such as Maker’s Mark (optional)
• 1 crisp red apple

How To Make Hot Spiced Apple Cider?

1. Combine ingredients: In a medium saucepan, place 960 ml (4 cups) apple cider, 4 whole peppercorns, 1 cinnamon stick, 3 whole dried cloves, and 1 star anise.
2. Add orange peel: Using a vegetable peeler, cut a 2.5 cm by 10 cm (1×4-inch) strip of peel from the navel orange and add it to the pan.
3. Simmer the cider: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
4. Strain the mixture: Remove the cider from the heat and strain it into a large measuring jug (about 960 ml / 4 cups), discarding the spices and orange peel.
5. Prepare garnishes: Slice the remaining orange into 0.5 cm (¼-inch) half-rounds. Core and slice the red apple into 0.5 cm (¼-inch) half-rounds as well.
6. Serve: Pour the hot cider into heatproof mugs or glasses. If using bourbon, add 60 ml (2 tbsp) to each mug. Garnish each mug with a slice of orange, a slice of apple, and a cinnamon stick for stirring.

Recipe Tips:

• Use fresh apple cider: For the best flavor, make sure you’re using fresh, high-quality apple cider, not apple juice. The natural sweetness and depth of fresh cider make a big difference.
• Simmer, don’t boil for too long: After bringing the cider mixture to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for no more than 5 minutes. Boiling for too long can dull the flavors of the spices.
• Strain carefully: When straining the cider, be sure to remove all the spices and solids to avoid gritty textures in the drink.
• Adjust the sweetness: If your apple cider is too sweet or not sweet enough, feel free to adjust with a little honey or lemon juice according to your taste.
• Garnish thoughtfully: Add a slice of orange and apple to each glass just before serving to enhance both flavor and presentation.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?

• Refrigerate: First, let the leftover hot spiced apple cider cool to room temperature. Once cooled, pour it into an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
• Freeze: After cooling, pour the cider into a freezer-safe container, leaving some space for expansion. Freeze for up to 3 months. To thaw, move the container to the fridge and allow it to thaw overnight before reheating gently.
• Reheat: Pour the cider into a microwave-safe mug and heat on high for 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even warmth. Avoid overheating to prevent losing flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup (serves 4)

• Calories: 93
• Total Fat: 0.2 g
• Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Sodium: 3 mg
• Potassium: 177 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 17.85 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2 g
• Sugars: 13.8 g
• Protein: 0.45 g

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Ina Garten Hot Spiced Apple Cider

Author: Sabrine Cooking Method:Stovetop Cuisine:American Courses:Sides Drinks

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: 5 minutesRest time: minutesTotal time: 10 minutesServings:4 servingsCalories:93 kcal Best Season:Summer

Description

Ina Garten’s Hot Spiced Apple Cider is made with fresh apple cider, black peppercorns, cinnamon sticks, dried cloves, star anise, navel orange, bourbon (optional), and a crisp red apple. This delicious hot spiced apple cider recipe creates a cozy and warm drink that takes about 10 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 4 people.

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Ingredients

• 960 ml (4 cups) fresh apple cider
  
• 4 whole black peppercorns
  
• 6 to 7 (5 to 7.5 cm / 2 to 3-inch) cinnamon sticks
  
• 3 whole dried cloves
  
• 1 whole star anise
  
• 1 large navel orange
  
• 60 ml (2 tbsp) good bourbon, such as Maker’s Mark (optional)
  
• 1 crisp red apple

Instructions

1. Combine ingredients: In a medium saucepan, place 960 ml (4 cups) apple cider, 4 whole peppercorns, 1 cinnamon stick, 3 whole dried cloves, and 1 star anise.
   
2. Add orange peel: Using a vegetable peeler, cut a 2.5 cm by 10 cm (1×4-inch) strip of peel from the navel orange and add it to the pan.
   
3. Simmer the cider: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
   
4. Strain the mixture: Remove the cider from the heat and strain it into a large measuring jug (about 960 ml / 4 cups), discarding the spices and orange peel.
   
5. Prepare garnishes: Slice the remaining orange into 0.5 cm (¼-inch) half-rounds. Core and slice the red apple into 0.5 cm (¼-inch) half-rounds as well.
   
6. Serve: Pour the hot cider into heatproof mugs or glasses. If using bourbon, add 60 ml (2 tbsp) to each mug. Garnish each mug with a slice of orange, a slice of apple, and a cinnamon stick for stirring.

Notes

• Use fresh apple cider: For the best flavor, make sure you’re using fresh, high-quality apple cider, not apple juice. The natural sweetness and depth of fresh cider make a big difference.
• Simmer, don’t boil for too long: After bringing the cider mixture to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for no more than 5 minutes. Boiling for too long can dull the flavors of the spices.
• Strain carefully: When straining the cider, be sure to remove all the spices and solids to avoid gritty textures in the drink.
• Adjust the sweetness: If your apple cider is too sweet or not sweet enough, feel free to adjust with a little honey or lemon juice according to your taste.
• Garnish thoughtfully: Add a slice of orange and apple to each glass just before serving to enhance both flavor and presentation.

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