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Easy Homemade Hot Apple Cider

A cozy, spiced hot apple cider sweetened with pure maple syrup and perfect for winter gatherings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups apple cider
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 1 star anise optional
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 orange thinly sliced

Method
 

  1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the apple cider, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise.
  2. Stir in the maple syrup and add the orange slices.
  3. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low.
  4. Let steep for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to release the spices.
  5. Strain out the solids and ladle the hot apple cider into mugs.
  6. Garnish with an extra cinnamon stick or orange twist if desired.
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