Warm spiced apple cider to chase away the chills, vampires and werewolves on a cool autumn evening!
Mulled Apple Cider
By Sue Lau | Palatable Pastime
Another year has come and gone, it seems. Where did summer go? And while autumn has *Officially* started, only now do we stare down the door to October, when the leaves will fall and pass away along with memories of sun and surf, picnics in the park and barbecue. The world turns, the season turns, the colors turn, and it is now time for change. We can’t just simply stay in the same place we once were and stagnate, no matter if it was good or bad. It’s time to let go and relax, maybe curl up with a good book and a cup of hot cider or tea. Take a sip and stare out to the beyond, to the horizon to the future and ask ourselves: “What if?”
But for now, let’s enjoy the apples while they are in mid-season and the leaves turn from green to gold, then bleed scarlet before falling blazingly to the forest floor. This is easy to make and you can also serve it chilled from the refrigerator should the weather suddenly turn warm. And it does that. Who hasn’t faced an October morning wrapped and warm only to strip away sweaters and sleeves as the day wore on?
Mulled Apple Cider
Ingredients:
- 1 gallon apple cider
- 2 tablespoons whole allspice
- 2 tablespoons whole cloves
- 5 -6 cinnamon sticks
- orange slices
- additional cinnamon stick (optional)
Method:
- Tie small spices in a small cheesecloth and drop into the cider; allow cinnamon to just go on its own.
- Heat mixture on the stove and simmer for at least 30 minutes before serving, stirring occasionally to agitate the spices.
- Float orange slices on top of the cider.
- Pour into mugs and serve, with a cinnamon stick, if desired.
From the kitchen of palatablepastime.com
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This post has been updated from 9.30.13 to reflect fresh content.
love your recipe, going to reblog it
yummy fall drink!!!
Mmmmm, I could go for a cup of that right now!
I am so ready for fall and for trying this drink!! thanks for sharing the recipe!
i shall try this recipe, sounds not that hard to make and fresh 😀
Rainy and cold here today, this would sure hit the spot!
I’m pretty happy that fall has finally arrived, but it is sad to think that this year is almost over! With drinks like this though…at least I’ll be able to keep warm!
Love your photos Sue! And the recipe – really wish I had apple cider so that I can make a batch. It would warm me right up!
You can probably get it in the produce section of the market although it might have preservatives
I wish that fall would arrive here! I’m definitely trying this, AND the apple cider margarita!
Fall is here the past few days, leaves are turning fast!
It’s definitely fall here, though it’s wet so almost feels more like spring but with soggy leaves around! Either way a glass of this would be perfect.
Cider is one of my favorite parts of fall. This looks fabulous, warm and spicy 💕
This looks so warm and comforting! So simple, too 🙂
I so can’t wait for cooler weather. I love making mulled cider.
I love a good apple cider recipe!