SPICED CITRUS CIDER – This classic aromatic beverage is crisp and tangy with a touch of citrus flavor. It’s the perfect treat for a chilly Autumn night.
Spiced Citrus Cider is one of those classic Fall recipes that I think everyone should have. It makes your house smell amazing while it’s cooking, and it just feels festive.
If you’re wanting to make it even more festive you can prepare a whole spread. I recommend serving it with orange slices, whipped cream, cinnamon sticks, and maybe even some cinnamon donuts.
Spiced Citrus Cider calls for apple cider or apple juice. I’ve made it both ways, and either work great. Have you ever wondered what the difference is?
Apple cider is minimally processed, is made from pressed fresh apples, and tends to be darker and more opaque. Apple juice is lighter in color and translucent, is sweetened, and generally contains preservatives.
Store leftovers in the fridge for about a week. Stir to redistribute anything that may have settled, and reheat over the stove or in the microwave.
Do you love apples? Try my Apple Cranberry Pie or Caramel Apple Cider Cookies.
Here’s what you need to make Spiced Citrus Cider…
- Apple cider or juice
- Brown sugar
- Thawed orange juice concentrate
- Salt
- Cinnamon sticks
- Whole cloves
- Vanilla extract
Spiced Citrus Cider
SPICED CITRUS CIDER - This classic aromatic beverage is crisp and tangy with a touch of citrus flavor. It's the perfect treat for a chilly Autumn night.
Ingredients
- 8 cups apple cider or juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large stock pot add the apple cider, brown sugar, thawed orange juice concentrate, and salt. Whisk to combine.
- Using a double thickness of cheesecloth (or medical gauze if you don't have that on hand), stack the cinnamon sticks and whole cloves in the middle. Tie it tightly into a little bag, add it to the stock pot.
- Bring the apple cider mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer.
- Cover and simmer for at least 1 hour.
- Remove the cinnamon and cloves bag.
- Add in the vanilla, stir to combine.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 167Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 64mgCarbohydrates: 41gFiber: 1gSugar: 35gProtein: 1g
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is only an estimate.
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Recipe source: Taste of Home
I love this. I have not made it with vanilla before but have added a little bit of pineapple concentrate that adds a little twist to the taste. I’m definitely going to try it with the vanilla.
Oh, pineapple! That’s a great idea. The vanilla is a pretty subtle addition, but I think it’s good.