---
title: Hot Apple Cider
source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/9501/hot-apple-cider/
servings: 6
prep time: 5 minutes
cook time: 10 minutes
---

Pour @apple cider{6%cups} and @real maple syrup{0.25%cup} into a #large stainless steel saucepan{}.

Place @cinnamon sticks{2}, @whole cloves{6}, @whole allspice berries{6}, @orange peel{1}(cut into strips), and @lemon peel{1}(cut into strips) in the center of a square of washed cheesecloth. Fold up the sides to enclose the bundle, then tie it up with kitchen string. Drop the spice bundle into the cider mixture.

Place the saucepan over moderate heat and cook until cider is very hot but not boiling, about ~{5-10%minutes}.

Remove cider from heat and discard the spice bundle.

Ladle cider into big cups or mugs, adding a fresh @cinnamon sticks{} and @brandy{}(optional) to each serving.