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Warm Cinnamon-Orange Apple Cider

Save this Warm Cinnamon-Orange Apple Cider for Thanksgiving! Sweet apple cider simmers with fresh orange, cinnamon sticks, and whole cloves for an easy stovetop drink kids and adults can enjoy. Four ingredients make eight servings, and you can prepare it a day ahead. Serve warm as guests arrive or alongside a slice of pie.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 8 Cups Sweet Apple Ciser
  • 1 Orange Thinly sliced and seeded.
  • 3 Cinnamon Sticks
  • 4 Whole Cloves

Method
 

  1. Pour the cider into a large saucepan. Add half the orange slices, the cinnamon sticks, and the cloves. Set the remaining orange slices aside for serving.
  2. Bring the cider to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 15 minutes.
  3. Strain out the orange slices and spices. Ladle into mugs and add a fresh orange slice if desired. Let children’s servings cool until comfortably warm.

Notes

Make it ahead
Prepare and strain the cider the day before, refrigerate it, and reheat gently on the stove before serving.