Ozark Mountain Mulled Cider Recipes

HOT MULLED CIDER

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Provided by Patricia Heaton

Time 15m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 gallon apple cider
Two 12-ounce bottles hard cider
1 cup calvados
1 lemon, juiced
1/3 cup honey
3 cinnamon sticks, plus more for serving
3 cloves
1 star anise

Steps:

Special equipment: a 6- to 7-quart slow cooker and a cheesecloth square
Combine the apple cider, hard cider, calvados, lemon juice and honey in a 6- to 7-quart slow cooker. Place the cinnamon, cloves and star anise in a square of cheesecloth, tie the ends together to close and toss in the slow cooker. Heat on high to bring to a simmer. Then turn to the warm/hold setting. Serve the cider in a mug with a cinnamon stick.

GZ'S MULLED CIDER

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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories beverage

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 cups apple cider
1 cup fresh cranberries
1 cup sliced ginger
1 small pinch red chile flakes
3 star anise
2 cloves
2 allspice berries
1 orange, sliced
6 cinnamon sticks
Dark rum, for serving, optional

Steps:

Combine the apple cider, cranberries, ginger, red chile flakes, star anise, cloves, allspice, orange slices and 2 of the cinnamon sticks in a medium pot. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow the cider to sit for 5 minutes. Strain the cider to remove the spices.
If desired, put 1 ounce dark rum in each of 4 large mugs. Divide the cider among the mugs and garnish with the remaining cinnamon sticks.

MULLED CIDER

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This is a classic warmer-upper that you can serve on chilly winter days. Pass the brandy separately for those who want it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 13 servings (about 3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
3 whole cloves
2 whole allspice
1 bay leaf
3 quarts apple cider or apple juice
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons brown sugar
Dash salt
1 to 1-1/2 cups brandy, optional

Steps:

Place the cinnamon stick, cloves, allspice and bay leaf on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag. , In a large saucepan, combine the apple cider, juices, orange zest, brown sugar, salt and spice bag. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer mixture for 30 minutes to blend flavors. Discard spice bag. Strain cider mixture and stir in brandy if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

UPDATED MULLED CIDER

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This is great for trimming the tree. Serve cold or keep in a saucepan over very low heat or a slow cooker.

Provided by Kevin Ryan

Categories Drinks Recipes Cider Recipes

Yield 22

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 large orange
3 whole cloves
2 ¾ cups fresh orange juice
8 cups apple juice
¼ cup raisins
1 cinnamon stick

Steps:

Peel the skin from the orange leaving the bitter white pith behind. Stick the cloves into the skin. Squeeze the juice from the orange and add to the 2-3/4 cups orange juice. Place all ingredients into a large nonreactive pan and bring to a boil over high heat. Remove from heat, cover and allow to stand at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 3.6 mg, Sugar 14.2 g