Warm Spiced Apple Cider with Star Anise and Cinnamon Sticks

A fragrant and comforting warm apple cider, perfect for a chilly evening. Infused with star anise, cinnamon, orange peel, and cloves, this spiced cider is sure to warm you from the inside out.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Total Time

40 minutes

Calories

250 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£1.36/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

8cupsApple Cider(Unfiltered apple cider is preferred for richer flavor.)

£3.00

3Star Anise(Whole star anise)

£0.75

3Cinnamon Sticks

£0.60

1Orange(Peel only, removed in wide strips with a vegetable peeler, avoid the pith)

£0.50

6Whole Cloves

£0.40

2tablespoonsBrown Sugar(Optional, adjust to taste for sweetness)

£0.20

1Apple (optional)(Sliced, for garnish)

1Orange (optional)(Sliced, for garnish)

Total Cost

£5.45

£1.36 per serving

Instructions

1.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the apple cider, star anise, cinnamon sticks, orange peel, and cloves.
2.
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
3.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 hour, to allow the flavors to meld. The longer it simmers, the more intense the flavor will be.
4.
Taste the cider and add brown sugar, if desired, adjusting to your preferred level of sweetness. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
5.
Remove the star anise, cinnamon sticks, orange peel, and cloves before serving. You can use a slotted spoon or strain the cider through a fine-mesh sieve.
6.
Ladle the warm spiced apple cider into mugs and garnish with a slice of apple or orange, if desired. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (500g)

250 kcal / 1046 kJ

Carbs

65g

25% of RDA

Fat

0.2g

0% of RDA

Protein

0.5g

1% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

55 g

61% of RDA

Sodium

20 mg

1% of RDA

Saturated Fat

0 g

Chef's Tips

For a more intense flavor, simmer the cider for a longer period of time, up to 2 hours.

If you don't have whole cloves, you can use 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves, but be sure to strain the cider well before serving.

Add a splash of bourbon or rum for an adult twist.

Store leftover cider in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cooking Equipment

Large Pot or Dutch Oven

Ladle

Wine Pairings

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