Description
A warm and comforting Hot Cider recipe infused with cinnamon, fresh ginger, orange slices, nutmeg, and sweetened with maple syrup. Perfect for cozy evenings and holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups apple cider
- 2 slices orange
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect the apple cider, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, peeled and sliced fresh ginger, maple syrup, and ground nutmeg to begin the recipe.
- Combine and Simmer: Pour all ingredients into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Let simmer for 10 minutes until the orange slices start to change color, being careful not to let the cider evaporate.
- Strain: Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the cider through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove solids.
- Serve: Pour the hot cider into mugs and garnish each with orange slices and cinnamon sticks for an appealing presentation.
Notes
- This hot cider is best enjoyed warm and makes a great festive or comforting beverage during colder months.
- Adjust the maple syrup to taste for sweetness preference.
- You can substitute fresh ginger with ground ginger in a pinch, but fresh offers the best flavor.
- For a stronger spice flavor, allow the cider to simmer slightly longer but watch to avoid evaporation.
- Serve with additional cinnamon sticks or orange slices as garnish for extra aroma and visual appeal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 209 kcal
- Sugar: 52 g
- Sodium: 16 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
