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 83kcal
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: 1g | Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Sodium: 5mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g