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Two clear mugs filled with steaming apple cider, garnished with cinnamon sticks and cloves. Fresh apples and a jar of spices are blurred in the background on a light countertop.

Hot Mulled Cider

Hot mulled cider is a great way to welcome your family home after a long day or to create a cozy atmosphere on a chilly fall or winter weekend afternoon. For added ambiance at your next gathering or get-together, whip up a batch to have quietly simmering in the background – your guests will thank you!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 gallon fresh apple cider
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 medium organic orange sliced
  • Juice from 1 fresh orange
  • 2 Tbsp mulling spice
  • Optional garnish:
  • Fresh orange slices
  • whole cinnamon sticks

Method
 

  1. Add all ingredients to a slow cooker crock and stir to combine.
  2. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-5. When finished, remove and discard cinnamon sticks and cooked orange slices.
  3. Ladle warm cider into large mugs and serve with additional orange slices and fresh cinnamon sticks, if desired.

Notes

  • If you don’t have mulling spice, you could use 2 teaspoons whole cloves, 2 teaspoons whole allspice and 3 cinnamon sticks inside the spice bag.

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