Spiced Maple Apple Cider with Cinnamon and Clove

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

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Warm and fragrant apple cider simmered with cinnamon sticks, cloves, and a touch of maple syrup, perfect for cozy autumn evenings. This American-inspired Halloween recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, brings together apple cider, cinnamon sticks, whole 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 120 calories and feeds 6, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" 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.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 30 min Serves 6 American cuisine 120 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 cups apple cider
3 cinnamon sticks
8 whole cloves
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tsp orange zest
1 whole star anise
1-inch piece, sliced thin fresh ginger
1/2 cup water

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large pot, combine 6 cups apple cider, 3 cinnamon sticks, 8 whole cloves, 1 tsp orange zest, 1 whole star anise, and 1-inch thinly sliced fresh ginger with 1/2 cup water.
Step 2: Bring mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and let simmer uncovered for 20 minutes to infuse the spices.
Step 3: Stir in 1/4 cup maple syrup and continue to heat for 5 more minutes until warm and slightly thickened.
Step 4: Strain the cider through a fine mesh sieve to remove spices and zest. Serve hot in mugs, optionally garnished with a cinnamon stick or orange slice.