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Spiced Apple Cider
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Instructions
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Place all the ingredients (including the juiced lemon rinds) in a saucepan and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
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Serve (obviously don’t ladle the cloves, cinnamon or lemons into the cups!).
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- Toast Your Spices First 🔥Lightly toast the cinnamon sticks and cloves in a dry pot for 1-2 minutes before adding the cider to unlock their essential oils and intensify their warm, complex flavors.
- Slice Lemons Strategically 🍋Cut lemons into thin wheels rather than wedges to maximize surface area and allow their bright citrus notes to infuse evenly throughout the entire batch without overpowering the drink.
- Low and Slow Temperature 🌡️Keep your cider at a gentle simmer (around 160-170°F) rather than boiling to preserve the delicate apple flavor and prevent the volatile aromatic compounds from cooking off too quickly.
- Strain Before Serving ✨Use a fine-mesh strainer to remove whole spices and lemon slices before serving, creating a refined presentation while allowing guests to taste pure spiced flavor without floating debris.
- Make Ahead Wisdom ⏰Prepare your spiced cider up to 2 days in advance and reheat gently before serving—the flavors actually deepen and meld together beautifully during storage in the refrigerator.
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About the Cook
Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
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Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Low-Cholesterol
Low Fat
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