Winter Spiced Hot Apple Cider with Cinnamon and Clove

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A warming mug of hot apple cider infused with cinnamon sticks, cloves, and orange peel — perfect for cozy holiday gatherings. This American-inspired Christmas recipe, ready in about 25 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 110 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: 20 min Serves 6 American cuisine 110 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large saucepan, combine 6 cups apple cider, 3 cinnamon sticks, 6 whole cloves, 4 strips orange peel, 1 inch sliced fresh ginger, and 1 whole star anise.
  2. Step 2: Heat over medium heat until the cider just begins to simmer, then reduce heat to low.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp brown sugar and simmer gently for 15 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse the cider.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat, strain out the spices and orange peel, then ladle the hot cider into mugs and serve immediately for a comforting seasonal drink.

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