Homemade Spiced Apple Cider (Hot or Cold!)

Name: Homemade Spiced Apple Cider (Hot or Cold!)
Cook time: 3 h 40 min
Total time: 3 h 40 min
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 3 lbs apples (my favorite for this are Red Delicious) (core and seeds removed, roughly chopped); 1 large orange (cut into large slices (optional to remove peel, peel will give a slightly bitter flavor)); 1 whole star anise; 2 whole cinnamon sticks ((or 1.5 tsp ground)); 1 tsp whole cloves ((or 3/4 tsp ground)); 1 tsp whole allspice ((or 1.5 tsp ground)); 1 whole nutmeg ((or 2.5 tsp ground)); 12-16 cups water ((12 for stronger apple flavor, 16 for a slightly more diluted flavor)); 1/2 cup pure maple syrup ((or more or less to taste))

Instructions

Cook:3h 40min

This Homemade Spiced Apple Cider is the ultimate fall treat. Simple to make, and makes your house smell amazing! Enjoy this one hot or cold. Happy fall!*Note that From Start to Finish is an estimate that includes time to prep your ingredients and follow the directions of the recipe. Most of this time is passive time while your apple cider is simmering.

Updated at: Sun, 30 Mar 2025 18:32:36 GMT