Dutch Oven Apple Cider
A warm and spiced apple cider made easily in your Dutch oven, perfect for fall gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 1-3 hours
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 min
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups apple cider
- 1 orange, sliced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon whole allspice berries
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (optional, for added sweetness)
Instructions
- Combine apple cider, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and whole allspice berries in a Dutch oven.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for at least 1 hour, or up to 3 hours, to allow the flavors to meld.
- If desired, stir in maple syrup during the last 15 minutes of simmering.
- Strain the cider through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the spices and orange slices before serving.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, simmer for a longer period.
- Garnish with fresh orange slices and cinnamon sticks when serving.
- This cider can be made ahead and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Consider serving with a side of gingerbread cookies for a complete fall treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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