Easy Hot Spiced Apple Cider with Apple Juice
Cinnamon and nutmeg make this tart, flavorful easy Hot Apple Cider drink a favorite holiday tradition to sip when the temperatures drop.
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 78kcal
Ingredients
- 6 cups apple juice or apple cider without any extra spices
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 TBSP lemon juice
- 1 tsp grated lemon zest
- 2 1/4 cups pineapple juice
- orange for garnish
Instructions
- To a sauce pan add apple juice and cinnamon stick. Heat until boiling, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add lemon juice, lemon zest, honey and nutmeg. Stir and simmer an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and ladle into heat-proof mugs or a punchbowl if serving for a party.
- Garnish with orange slices or quarters if desired.
Notes
This recipe is essentially foolproof! It's so simple to make and is great for a crowd!
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cups | Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.3mg
