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This image shows the final mulled cider served in a white mug, garnished with a cinnamon stick and an orange slice on top, ready for drinking.

Mulled Apple Cider

Warm and comforting, mulled apple cider is the perfect fall drink. Infused with cinnamon, cloves, and citrus, this spiced beverage fills your home with a cozy aroma and brings a touch of sweetness and warmth to chilly days.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Cocktails and Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 16 people
Calories 117 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven
  • Ladle
  • mugs

Ingredients
  

  • 1  small navel orange, sliced
  • 1 tbsp whole cloves
  • 1 gallon apple cider
  • 2 tsp allspice berries
  • 3 star anise pods
  • 4 cinnamon sticks

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over high heat.
    This image shows all the ingredients combined in a large Dutch oven on high heat, beginning to bubble as they mix together.
  • Once it starts to bubble, reduce the heat to low.
    this image shows apple cider being cooked on low heat
  • Let it gently simmer for about 15 minutes, avoiding a full boil.
    This image shows the Dutch oven with the heat reduced to low, gently simmering the mulled cider without reaching a full boil.
  • Ladle into mugs and enjoy warm.
    This image shows someone ladling the mulled cider from the Dutch oven into mugs, the warm liquid steaming as it fills each mug.

Notes

  • Keep the cider on low heat if serving over time to maintain warmth without overcooking.