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The Easiest Spiced Cider

The perfect drink to bundle up in cozy PJs!

by Team Primary
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Today we have a tasty recipe for the whole family!

Spices + hot apple cider + matching Primary PJs = the epitome of autumn. It doesn’t get any more classic than this. There are a million variations on this simple drink, but we love this basic recipe from the SpruceEats that you can modify to your taste. The basic recipe uses just apple cider, whole cloves, cinnamon sticks, and ground nutmeg – and it’s pure deliciousness!

4-Ingredient Cider

You'll Need: 

  • 3 quarts of apple cider
  • 12 whole cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg

 

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Gather the ingredients. 

 

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Put the apple cider, cloves, 1 cinnamon stick, and nutmeg in a large saucepan or stockpot. Bring to a full boil.

 

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Strain through a fine-mesh sieve and serve hot in mugs with cinnamon sticks for stirring.

 

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Serve and enjoy! 

 

Some possible additions:

-Orange slices

-Lemon peel

-Star anise 

-Lemonade

-Iced tea

-Maple syrup

-Anything your heart desires

 

For more information, you can follow the classic recipe here! 

 

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