My mom used to make cider for the holidays, so I based my citrus-vanilla variation on her recipe. I think it hits the spot! The longer the cider simmers, the stronger the flavors will be.—Kristin Weglarz, Bremerton, Washington
Vanilla Citrus Cider
Vanilla Citrus Cider
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
1 hour 10 min
Yield
10 servings (3/4 cup each)
Ingredients
- 8 cups apple cider or juice
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Orange slices, optional
Directions
- In a large saucepan, combine apple cider, brown sugar, orange juice concentrate and salt. Place cinnamon sticks and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose seasonings; tie securely with a string. Add to pan.
- Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 1 hour to allow flavors to blend. Discard spice bag. Stir in vanilla. If desired, serve with orange slices.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 127 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 52mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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