Description
Warm, aromatic mulled apple cider infused with a blend of spices including cinnamon, cardamom, star anise, and fresh ginger. Perfect for cozy gatherings, this slow-cooked cider offers a comforting and flavorful beverage that can be enjoyed as is or spiked with rum or whiskey for an adult twist.
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Mulled Apple Cider Ingredients
- 1 gallon apple cider
- 1 large lemon, sliced
- 4 whole cinnamon sticks
- 2 tsp peppercorns
- 2 tbsp cardamom pods
- 2 whole star anise
- 4 inch fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the apple cider into a slow cooker. Add the sliced lemon, cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, cardamom pods, star anise, sliced ginger, and salt to the cider.
- Slow Cook: Set the slow cooker to low heat and cook the cider for 3 to 5 hours, allowing the flavors of the spices and fruit to infuse thoroughly.
- Serve: When ready to serve, use a wooden spoon to gently stir and scoop around the spices. Optionally, place a cinnamon stick and a piece of star anise into each glass for garnish and added aroma.
- Optional Spiked Version: For an adult version, stir in 1 cup of rum or whiskey to the cider before serving. This adds a warm, spirited flavor that is especially delightful during cooler months.
Notes
- Be careful not to overheat or boil the cider as it can alter the flavor and evaporate the alcohol if using a spike.
- You can adjust the spices according to your taste preferences, adding more or less cinnamon or ginger.
- Using fresh ginger enhances the warmth and depth of flavor more than powdered ginger.
- Mulled cider can be kept warm in the slow cooker on the low setting for several hours without losing flavor.
- For a non-alcoholic option, serve as is or substitute the spiked rum or whiskey with apple juice or sparkling water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240ml)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
