Simply Spiced Apple Cider

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 119.6

Total Fat: 0.4 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 6.2 mg
Total Carbs: 29.3 g
Dietary Fiber: 0.7 g
Protein: 0.8 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Simply Spiced Apple Cider calories by ingredient

Introduction

A healthy version of a classic fall favorite. A healthy version of a classic fall favorite.

Minutes to Prepare: 20

Minutes to Cook: 10

Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

1 large orange

3 whole cloves

3 cups fresh orange juice

2 quarts unsweetened apple juice or apple cider

1/4 cup raisins

1 cinnamon stick

Directions

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

Makes 12 (1 cup) servings.

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Member Ratings For This Recipe

COOKIEJIM

Very Good

20 of 20 people found this review helpful

This drink is called Wassel.We usually fix it in the winter months and holidays.
A member asked what a non-reactive pan was.This would be stainless steel,non-stick or enamel coated cookware.I prefere to fix mine in a crock pot.I usually fix a large batch,strain and store in fridge,micro as desired. - 3/28/09
REDGRAMA

Incredible!

5 of 6 people found this review helpful

I thought it was great! But since I don't like cloves, I did'nt use any. Instead I used 1/2 of a fresly grated Nut meg.And I used golden raisins then finished by following the rest of the recipe. Do let it steep for at least 3 hours. I like it warm or hot mixed with herbal teas. - 4/30/09
CYNTHIAS50

Good

5 of 6 people found this review helpful

A reactive pan would be aluminum or copper, hope this helps! - 7/15/08
SURYAH

Incredible!

4 of 6 people found this review helpful

Love this recipe and Apple Cider. This is a drink that actually
helps burn fat! - 12/16/10
TISHTISHX

Good

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

This is not apple cider, it's a very good recipe for wassail. You can add a little brandy to your mug when you're feeling under the weather. Would be interesting to see some member recipes for real mulled cider and hot toddies. Oh, and I make mine in a glass pot. - 12/16/10
THINAGIN3

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Try this with cider as the main ingredient, instead of apple jc. - delicious!!! - 12/16/10
LLCURTS

Very Good

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I love this and make it without the raisins - just my preference - 12/16/10
CD3802882

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I left out the raisins but this was delicious! - 11/29/17
NONNAOF2

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My family really enjoys this during the holidays. I leave the raisins out however. - 11/19/14
BULLRN58

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

better with cider and applejack. will really warm you up - 11/20/13
NORASPAT

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I love this recipe.
I do use real Maine apple juice cider and add this to it. Pat in Maine. - 12/16/11
NANALINCOLN

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

Haven't tried this yet - but sounds really good - think i will try using craisins in it instead of raisins - give it a little tang that way - 12/16/10
53PINKROSES

1 of 4 people found this review helpful

Want to try it! What would be an example of a reactive pan? Aluminum? - 7/15/08
BLOND1E

yum - 6/24/21
SUNSHINE99999

so yummy! - 5/23/21
GEORGE815

Nice recipe - 4/2/21
PATRICIAAK

:) - 3/30/21
BIKE4HEALTH

A favorite - 3/29/21
EVIE4NOW

O.K.

Tasty but too much sugar and carbs for a diabetic. - 2/27/21
EOWYN2424

Incredible!

yum! - 1/28/21
JUDY1676

Tastes so good during the holidays! - 1/10/21
NEPTUNE1939

Very Good

tasty - 1/9/21
CD1987279

delicious - 12/19/20
CD2693807

sounds delish... might make it for Thanksgiving - 11/23/20
JWINKSLLC

Yes! Have made this so many times! Delicious! - 11/19/20
DEE107

Incredible!

oh my its so good - 11/19/20
JIACOLO

Very Good

This is so good! - 11/19/20
EILEENNP

Very Good

Love hot apple cider and I'm happy I have an opportunity to try something before the actual Holiday. - 11/19/20
JULIJULINN

Good

Winter time treat - 11/19/20
PIZZA5152

Excellent reciepe - 11/19/20
CARD512002

I do not like apple cider - 11/19/20
ROBBIEY

yummy - 11/17/20
TWEETYKC00

Great for a cold weather warm up - 11/14/20
ROSSYFLOSSY

Very Good

Tasty Fall beverage. - 11/13/20
SUSANBEAMON

Interesting flavor, but not bad. - 11/11/20
KITTYHAWK1949

was good. might add a little wine on the holiday - 11/4/20
JANIEWWJD

Loved this drink!!! - 4/7/20
PREMAM

I used to just mix this - and heat up only when needed. Perhaps that was not the way to do it... - 11/20/19
TERMITEMOM

Very Good

Excellent recipe! I prepare it in my crockpot. - 11/19/19
LIL-VIXEN

I think I will try this recipe for the holiday - 11/19/19
CKEYES1

Prefer hot chocolate - 11/19/19
SHERYE

This is a wonderful recipe - 11/19/19
GOFORGIN

Very Good

Ok - 11/19/19
ICECUB

LOOKS GOOD - 11/19/19
NASFKAB

Interesting idea - 11/28/18
RAZZOOZLE

Good

good - 11/26/18
TOMATOCAFEGAL

Very Good

Love apple cider in the cool weather. - 11/20/18
1SUZIQ11

Love hot cider!! - 11/20/18
MOMMY445

Good

good - 11/19/18
ADRIENALINE

Not a big cider fan - 11/19/18
JANTHEBLONDE

Incredible!

I love this spice apple cider recipe.....Delicious! - 11/19/18
HOLLYM48

Incredible!

I love this spice apple cider recipe! Yummy! - 11/19/18
FISHGUT3

thanks - 11/19/18
DMEYER4

Incredible!

awesome I love apple cider - 11/19/18
USMAWIFE

Incredible!

love this - 11/19/18
PLCHAPPELL

Simple but too sweet for me - 11/19/18
PICKIE98

I would not put OJ in cider. I am a purist. Spices in apple juice. The crockpot is the best way to cook and serve this. - 6/16/18
AMBER461

Love this recipe, thanks for sharing. - 12/7/17
CJS1MOMMY

O.K.

I didn't like it - 11/25/17
KACEYSW

Incredible!

I really enjoy this recipe! I have used it several times. - 11/24/17
SKIMBRO

Can't wait to try it! - 11/21/17
CD17898156

Good

love this... - 11/20/17
WHITEANGEL4

I like this served hot. I do drink it cold, but hot is relaxing and smoothing - 11/19/17
JAMER123

Very Good

We make this in a coffee urn in the morning of an activity or party. This is our winter holiday and Christmas drink. - 11/19/17
EGGBASKET1

Incredible!

Delicious - 11/19/17
SRIVERS1

Incredible!

Love this ! I fixed some today as it was a rainy cool day here and this always hits the spot. - 11/19/17
REDROBIN47

Incredible!

This is a good recipe for Wassail. I love it warm when I am a little under the weather. - 11/19/17
ARTJAC

NICE - 11/19/17
JVANAM

Incredible!

Old age is fifteen years older than I am.
- Oliver Wendell Holmes - 11/19/17
AZMOMXTWO

good recipe for wassel it is tasty - 11/19/17
NANASUEH

yummy - 11/19/17
IRONADONIS

Good

Good stuff - 11/19/17
PWILLOW1

HAD THIS YESTERDAY AT A PARTY, SOOOO GOOD. - 11/19/17
DAIZYSTARLITE

yummy - 11/19/17
4CONNIESHEALTH

Very Good

This is good. - 11/19/17
LOSER05

Incredible!

great. - 11/19/17
KITT52

Good

this was good , left the raisin out.. and the cloves, I dont like the flavor of cloves. - 11/19/17
JUNETTA2002

Incredible!

Loved this drink. - 11/19/17
JANET552

Incredible!

Love this!! - 11/19/17
VHAYES04

Yummy - 11/19/17
1CRAZYDOG

I skipped the oranje juice and just added in orange zest. The oils from the peel add nice orange-y flavor w/o the calories of OJ. - 11/19/17
RHOOK20047

Incredible!

Served this at a church gathering last night and it was a hit. - 11/19/17
NELLJONES

If you juice your own apples as well as oranges, it can be a true cider. Just let it sit for awhile uncovered at room temp, it will start to bubble. - 11/19/17
RYCGIRL

way too sweet for me - 11/19/17
ETHELMERZ

Bad

Blah stuff. - 11/19/17
JOHNMARTINMILES

A great winter beverage! - 11/19/17
MBPP50

Nice, warming drink - 11/19/17
CD6913562

There nothing better then warm apple cider on a cold winter night. - 11/19/17
DJ4HEALTH

Very Good

Love it and wish that I could do it more - 11/9/17
CD3409143

sounds good - 8/10/17
ALEPEQUIJADA

Yum! - 7/5/17
KJOYNER12

How long will this keep in the frig? - 11/29/13
IAMDESSIE

Incredible!

It is very nice, the young kids can taste it. - 12/16/11
ACINNOREV

Incredible!

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is going in a thermos this evening for our trip to Upper Canada Village to enjoy the Christmas lights. - 12/16/11
JUNEBUG615

0 of 2 people found this review helpful

sounds good. will try during holidays. - 12/22/10
PEDAL-PUSHER

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I LOVE warm apple cider in the fall and winter! I will certainly try this! - 12/21/10
WAHOORN96

Incredible!

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Very good, just the right balance of sweet and spice. - 12/17/10
PATRICIAANN46

Incredible!

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Delicious........ - 12/16/10
LITTLEGIRLSMOM1

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I might try this sometime. - 12/16/10
CHAS1949

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Trying it this year!! I love apple cider. - 12/16/10

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