Hot Spiced New England Cider

Submitted by mithrilbalrog

"A Basic Cider Recipe combining the best aspects of Vermont and Finger Lakes Cider Recipes Made with Real Maple Syrup. Can be done with either Apple or Apple-Pear Cider."

 

• Ready In: 11mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 3 mugfuls
• Serves: 3-5

ingredients

• 6 cups apple-pear cider (or Apple Cider)
• 1⁄4 cup maple syrup (1/2 cup with Apple Cider)
• 2 cinnamon, Sticks (Cassia, plus an additional cinnamon stick for each person)
• 6 whole cloves
• 6 allspice berries
• 1 drop lemon juice

directions

1. Combine cider, syrup, lemon juice, and spices and heat thoroughly, but do not boil.
2. Remove spices.
3. Put a cinnamon stick in each cup to drink through and serve hot.

Reviews

[flower7]

Lovely! I needed a quick warm-up so heated up a single serving in the microwave for 25 seconds at a time until hot (about 2 minutes total). I couldn't find apple-pear cider so just used apple. This is probably better if it steeps all day, but even done in the microwave, it was still tasty! Thanks for sharing :)

 

[Baby Kato]

What lovely spiced cider. I let my simmer for half the day. It was thick, rich, spicy and perfect. I really enjoyed the maple syrup in this drink. Thanks for sharing your recipe. Made for Comfort Cafe - Chalet 01/10 :)

 

[Outta Here]

A very nice, subtly spiced hot cider. I did mine in a crockpot on low setting for about 4 hours. The maple syrup is a nice addition that doesn't make it overly sweet. I did the apple version, but will try the pear next time. Made for Winter 2010 Comfort Cafe game Recipe of the Day.