Nothing says welcome to fall like a warm apple cider beverage. 2016 has brought a change to the drink trends with craft beers, wine blends, and fruit flavored beverages. Now that fall is here, it’s time to focus on fall flavors like apples, cinnamon, and pumpkin. A warm beverage, like apple cider, is perfect for the cooler weather, don’t you agree? So let’s get to that apple cider recipe!
Apple Cider Recipe:
Ingredients
4 Cups apple cider
1 Teaspoon nutmeg
1/3 Cup sugar
1 Teaspoon cloves
Orange rinds of 2 oranges
Medium apples, sliced
Directions
Heat cider, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, sugar, and cloves in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat until hot. Do not boil.
Reduce to low heat, add in orange rinds, cover, and let simmer for about 20 minutes.
Pour mixture through a strainer and into a heat protected pitcher or serving jug.
Serve, complete with apple slices.
Doesn’t it look delicious? And it makes the whole house smell good too. Make this apple cider recipe for a family get together or fall party. Your guests will love it! Other apple recipes we adore are these Apple Pie Cookie Bars and Apple Cheddar Melts.
Fall Decorating Tips:
Don’t forget to decorate your door. Here’s an easy DIY Fall Wreath you can make!
Need some mantle inspiration? Check out these 15 fall decorating ideas.
Boost your curb appeal with seasonal colors. Try pansies and English ivy.
With friends and family visiting throughout the season, it’s time to dig out old photos and pop them into frames, or make a cork board display to show them off.
At the kids table, add crafts like these Leaf Wreaths.
Don’t forget the guest room. Add fresh flowers, heavier bedding, and stock necessities.
What’s your favorite way to celebrate fall? Let me know if you make this warm apple cider recipe. Enjoy! 🙂
This apple cider recipe sounds so good. It will perfect for our family after we cut down our Christmas Tree this Friday.
Yum, this sounds absolutely delicious! And I bet it does make your house smell amazing too! 🙂 I can’t wait to try some, thanks for sharing!
I would love to make my own apple cidar, top with cool whip , then drizzle with caramel.
Yum! I love apple cider and you could probably add a splash of rum to make it an adult beverage!
Looks so good – perfect for the cold weather!
What a special treat for this time of year! I’d love to make some, too!
This would be perfect for a cold snowy day like today!
This would be so good to serve for the holidays. Thanks for sharing.
I like the additon of apple slices at the end. Nice touch.
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The Apple Cider Recipe is so delicious. I love to make this for a Holiday drink. It will be a festive drink that everyone will enjoy!
This looks great this time of year. I know my boys would love it.
Just warming this up in the house would make it smell great. It would be a great scent for Christmas in addition to drinking it, lol.
Warm Apple Cider sounds so good when you want to relax and enjoy a few minutes of solitude.