Spiced Winter Fruit Punch with Apple Cider and Cinnamon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-14 · Updated 2026-05-14

A warm and fragrant punch blending apple cider with cinnamon and orange for a cozy winter gathering beverage. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, brings together apple cider, fresh orange juice, cinnamon sticks 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 140 calories and feeds 8, 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.

Ingredients

• 6 cups apple cider
• 2 cups fresh orange juice
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 6 whole cloves
• 2 stars star anise
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup sliced oranges
• 1 cup sliced apples

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pour 6 cups apple cider and 2 cups fresh orange juice into a large pot over medium heat.
2. Step 2: Add 3 cinnamon sticks, 6 whole cloves, and 2 star anise pieces to infuse warm spices.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1/4 cup brown sugar and heat the mixture for 10 minutes until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is fragrant but not boiling.
4. Step 4: Add 1 cup sliced oranges and 1 cup sliced apples to the pot and continue warming for 5 minutes, allowing fruit flavors to meld.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat, strain out the spices, and transfer the punch to a heatproof bowl or pot for serving warm.
6. Step 6: Serve in mugs, garnished with a cinnamon stick or an extra orange slice for aroma and decoration.