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tall clear, glass mug full of warm Amish apple cider.

Spiced Apple Cider From Apple Juice Recipe

Easily turn regular apple juice into spiced apple cider by adding a few simple spices. Simmer the apple juice and spices for several hours in the crockpot or for 20 minutes on the stovetop. Perfect warm holiday drink!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Beverage
Cuisine American, Amish
Servings 8 servings
Calories 116 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cups apple juice
  • 3-4 whole cinnamon sticks
  • 1 teaspoon whole allspice
  • 1 teaspoon whole cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 orange, cut into slices

Instructions
 

  • Pour everything into a crockpot and put orange slices on top.
    8 cups apple juice, 3-4 whole cinnamon sticks, 1 teaspoon whole allspice, 1 teaspoon whole cloves, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1 orange, cut into slices
  • Cover and cook on low for 2 - 4 hours. The longer it simmers, the stronger the flavors will be.
  • If desired, you can make this apple cider in a large pot on the stovetop. Bring it to a boil over medium heat. Cover and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Strain the spices before serving.
  • Cool and refrigerate any leftovers.

Notes

See the post above for more details.
*Nutrition is approximate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 116kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 46mgPotassium: 254mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 9IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 0.3mg
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