Warm Maple Cinnamon Apple Cider
Warm and comforting, this lightly sweetened cider is perfect to enjoy on chilly days or even for soothing sore throats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
Ingredients
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- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, or to taste
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 strip orange peel, optional
- Small pinch of salt, optional
Instructions
- Combine the apple cider, maple syrup, cinnamon stick, and orange peel in a small saucepan.
- Heat gently over medium-low heat until steaming.
- Reduce heat and let the cider steep for 5–10 minutes. Avoid a rolling boil.
- Remove the cinnamon stick and orange peel.
- Taste and adjust the maple syrup as needed.
- Pour into mugs and serve warm.
Notes
Flavor tip: A tiny pinch of salt can bring out the maple flavor without making the drink taste salty
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