Cinnamon-Steeped Apple Cider
A fragrant, warming beverage made with minimal ingredients to honor the spirit of quiet celebration. This American Christmas recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, brings together apple cider, cinnamon sticks, and cloves for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 100 calories and feeds 4, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 cups (unsweetened) apple cider
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 2 whole cloves
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine apple cider, cinnamon sticks, and cloves.
- Step 2: Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Step 3: Strain into a pitcher, discarding cinnamon sticks and cloves. Serve warm.






