mom's mulled cider

Name: Mom's Mulled Cider
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) brown sugar; 2 teaspoon(s) whole allspice; 2 teaspoon(s) whole cloves; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) nutmeg; 2 stick(s) cinnamon; 2 teaspoon(s) orange peel or zest; 1 gallon(s) apple cider -- not juice

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Tam D

The Dalles, OR

Updated on Oct 15, 2013

I fiddled with recipes for several years before finally settling on this combination, and it's been a well-guarded secret. My whole family loves it, and friends often request it. We've even used it for fundraisers. Hot spiced cider is a family tradition -- we just couldn't have Fall and Winter without it. In fact, I have a party-size coffee maker designated just for cider, because my family consumes it by the gallon :) It's warm and fragrant and delicious. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 30 Min

method No-Cook or Other

yield makes 1 Gallon

Ingredients

1 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons whole allspice
2 teaspoons whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 sticks cinnamon
2 teaspoons orange peel or zest
1 gallon apple cider -- not juice

How To Make mom's mulled cider

Step 1

Pour cider into pot. I use a party-sized coffee maker, but you could use a large dutch oven or stock pot.

Step 2

Mix the remaining ingredients together and place them in the basket of the coffee maker. If you're using a pot on the stove, you can stir in the sugar, then tie up the spices in a piece of cheesecloth. Or just let them float, and strain as you serve.
Step 3

Plug it in, and let it perk until it's done. The perking time varies from about 20-45 minutes, depending on the pot. Or heat to almost boiling, then reduce heat to simmer 30-60 min. Then reduce heat just to keep warm. It's ready to enjoy. The flavors get richer and deeper as it stays warm in the pot.
Step 4

NOTES: You can use either light or dark brown sugar, as you like -- the results are surprisingly different. Try it both ways! The recipe is easy to halve or multiply, to fit your needs. I make several spice recipes at once and just measure the ingredients right into zip-top sandwich bags. Then I just pop them into the deep freeze for quick prep later during the busy holiday season. The mix also makes wonderful home-made gifts -- for a teacher or colleague, for example -- in a decorative cello bag with a festive ribbon!
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