One of my favorite memories from growing up is heading over to our grandma’s house for Christmas dinner.
Her house seriously smelled amazing!
On Christmas morning she would whip up a pot of this spiced cider and let it simmer all day long.
I loved being in her kitchen and sampling all her amazing food- she is an incredible cook!
I recently made a huge pot of this for my family and my dad happened to stop by- as soon as he walked in, he knew that his mom’s cider was simmering on the stove.
I love how something as simple as a smell can bring back so many happy memories!
So, if you are like me and are just trying to endure the cold winter, whip up a batch of this warm cider.
I promise that it will instantly put you in a good mood.
Be sure to check out our other Apple Cider recipes:
Serves: 16 people
Grandma’s Warm Spiced Cider Recipe
This warm spiced cider smells just like grandma's kitchen at Christmas time!
Ingredients
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 3 whole cinnamon sticks
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 gallon apple cider
Instructions
- Dump cider into a large stock pot. Place on the stove over low heat.
- Place salt, spices, and brown sugar on a square of clean cheesecloth (or any clean thin cotton fabric). Pull up edges and tie with a string to form a bag. Place bag in the cider and simmer for at least 20 minutes (but you can let it simmer for a couple hours- that's what makes your house smell really good!).
- If you cook this in a crock pot, cook on low for about 2-3 hours, then keep warm.
- Refrigerate leftovers and reheat as needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 136 kcal · Carbohydrates: 34 g · Protein: 1 g · Fat: 1 g · Saturated Fat: 1 g · Sodium: 48 mg · Potassium: 251 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 29 g · Vitamin A: 4 IU · Vitamin C: 2 mg · Calcium: 28 mg · Iron: 1 mg
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Yum! This looks great! Hot spiced cider is my favorite thing to drink in the winter! Thanks for sharing your grandma's version!
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Can just smell it now , thank you
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Yummmyyy one of my favorites! Great recipe :) Happy Blogging! Happy Valley Chow
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This is the recipe I've used for 30 years. If I don't show up on Christmas with a gallon of it, I'm in big trouble. It's even better with a splash of run or brandy.
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Sorry, typo: rum not run.
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Whoops, forgot my variation!! Take an orange, cut in half and add to pot while it simmers. Adds wonderful flavor.
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Oooo! I definitely want to try adding an orange! Thanks for sharing!!
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Ground allspice or whole allspice? Can't wait to try it!
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if its in the crockpot do you leave the spices in the whole time?
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I don't have a cheesecloth, what can I do instead?
