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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.
Course
Drinks
Cuisine
American
Prep Time
5
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
Total Time
25
minutes
Servings
16
servings
Calories
83
kcal
Author
Sharon Garofalow
Ingredients
6
cups
apple juice
or apple cider without any extra spices
1
cinnamon stick
¼
teaspoon
nutmeg
¼
cup
honey
3
tablespoon
lemon juice
1
teaspoon
grated lemon zest
2 ¼
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.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
g
|
Calories:
83
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
21
g
|
Sodium:
5
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
18
g