Spiced Apple Cider Recipe

5 / 5 (4 reviews)

This warm, cozy, fragrant and spiced Hot Apple Cider is this Autumn’s go-to drink! Made with rich apple cider, fresh fruit and an assortment of pungent, earthy spices, this cider is well-balanced and oh-so comforting!

By: Grandbaby Cakes (via Grandbaby Cakes)
Original Publish: Oct 30, 2025
Last Updated: Mar 2, 2026
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 240 mins
Yields: 18, 18 servings

Nutrition Facts

110 kcalCalories
1 gProtein
27 gCarbs
1 gFat
Finished Spiced Apple Cider Recipe

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a 5 quart crock pot on low heat, add the apple cider, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon slices, orange slices, apple slices, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves and star anise.

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Chef's Notes

You can also serve chilled by removing the fruit slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves and star anise pieces after it’s cooked and storing the punch in the fridge overnight.
NOTE: You can add water to the punch if it’s too sweet for your taste.

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Alexandra ★ 5.0/5

Absolutely wonderful - the perfect balance of spice, and so deliciously warming - we will be making this on repeat during fall!

Anita ★ 5.0/5

Adding fresh fruit slices is such a genius move! This tastes better than my usual recipe. :)

Sara Welch ★ 5.0/5

Such a delicious recipe and perfect for fall! Looking forward to enjoying this all season long! Delish!

Emily ★ 5.0/5

Love the addition of the fruit slices in this recipe. Takes it up a notch!

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