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a mug of hot mulled cider with cranberries, oranges, cinnamon and star anise.
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Small Batch Mulled Cider

This small batch mulled cider is made with apple cider, cranberries, orange slices, cinnamon, star anise, and maple syrup. It simmers gently on the stove or in the slow cooker and fills your kitchen with wonderful aroma and warm spiced flavor.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American, British
Diet: , Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan
Keyword: hot cider, hot mulled cider, mulled cider
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups apple cider
  • ¼ cup cranberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 small orange -sliced into thick rounds
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 star anise
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
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Instructions

  • Add the apple cider, cranberries, orange slices, cinnamon stick, star anise, and maple syrup to a medium saucepan.
  • Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Lower the heat and let it simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Strain if desired and pour into mugs. This recipe makes a little over 1 cup of mulled cider.

Notes

To Make Slow Cooker Mulled Cider: Add the ingredients to the base of the 1.5 -2-quart slow cooker and heat on low for 4 hours.
 
Expert Tips
  • Choose the right cider: Use cloudy, unfiltered apple cider from the refrigerated section.
  • Adjust sweetness: Taste the mulled cider before serving. If you prefer it sweeter, add a little more maple syrup.
  • Watch the spices: Star anise has a strong flavor, so one piece is usually enough. Add a second only if you want a stronger spice note.
  • Avoid ground spices: Use whole spices like cinnamon sticks and star anise. Ground spices can make the cider cloudy and gritty.
  • Do not boil: Gentle heat creates the best flavor.
  • Add alcohol at the end: If making spiked mulled cider, stir in whiskey or rum right before serving so the flavor stays warm and smooth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 366mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 1mg

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