Autumn Spiced Cider & More Delicious Fall Spiced Drink Recipes

Fall is almost here and we can feel it in the air! How nostalgic is the smell of the cool crisp air, the Fall leaves changing stunning colors, getting our homes ready for the season, fully embracing all our coziness and Hygge, making pies and spiced cider and smelling it all through the house, Mmmmm. Well here is a phenomenal spiced cider recipe that is sure to become a tradition and bring nostalgia every year! And scroll down for more DELICIOUS Fall spiced recipes like Autumn Spiced Apple Tea, Crockpot Pumpkin Spiced Hot Chocolate and more…

This easy recipe for Spiced and maybe Spiked ;) Hot Apple Cider is perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas! Made with cinnamon sticks, star anise, clove, allspice, fresh oranges and a spiced rum to warm you right up!

Ingredients

1 gallon unfiltered apple juice or apple cider
1 large orange, cut into 1/4” slices
3 cinnamon sticks
4 star anise
1 tablespoon whole cloves
1 tablespoon whole allspice
1” ginger root, sliced
1 1/2 cups spiced rum (I used Captain Morgan/Optional)

Instructions

To a large 10 qt dutch oven, add apple juice, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, star anise, whole cloves, whole allspice and ginger root. (If you have a spice ball, add clove and allspice to that. It’s easier cleanup after wards.
Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce to simmer for 2-3 hours.
Add rum to the apple cider mixture.
Remove fruit and spices from the pot.
Serve!

(optional: garnish with orange slices, apple slices or spices)

Notes

This recipe can be made in a Crock Pot as well. Add all the ingredients (except rum) to the crock pot. Turn Crock Pot to LOW and cook for 2-3 hours. Add rum and serve.