Homemade Hot Apple Cider

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Warm, fragrant homemade hot apple cider combines apple, pineapple, and orange juices with spices, perfect for cozy gatherings or a comforting winter beverage.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 24 whole cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/2 lemon, sliced
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 4 cups apple cider
  • 2 cups pineapple juice
  • 2 cups orange juice

Instructions

  1. Combine the sugar, cloves, cinnamon stick, lemon slices, and water in a saucepan.
  2. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and strain the liquid into a large pot.
  4. Discard the lemon slices and spices.
  5. Add the apple cider, pineapple juice, and orange juice to the pot.
  6. Heat through and serve warm.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

254 kcal 13% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.8g 8% DV
Total Fat 10.2g 13% DV
Carbs 46.6g 17% DV
Fiber 10g 36% DV
Sugar 11.7g 23% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 151.5mg 7% DV
Potassium 602mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 1.3mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 4.3mcg
Vitamin C 25.2mg 28% DV
Calcium 234.5mg 18% DV
Iron 5.6mg 31% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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