Many apple cider recipes have sugar added to them and are overly sweet, for my taste. This Homemade Hot Apple Cider recipe however goes in the other direction, I add water to it to dilute the natural sweetness of the apple juice. This also stretches the amount, making the recipe more economical.
I made this the other day during the super chilly weather and with it’s warming spices (cinnamon and cloves) it hit the spot.
Homemade Hot Apple Cider
Ingredients
- 1 quart apple juice
- 2 cups water
- 5 cinnamon sticks
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 orange, sliced (leave skin on)
Instructions
- In a large pot combine apple juice, water, cinnamon sticks, cloves, orange and bring to a boil
- Reduce and simmer for 15 minutes or longer
- Serve
Equipment
Here’s a little poem I found one of my sons working on this weekend. I liked it and wanted to share with you all.
I am from an old house
From a house standing tall among maple trees
From a collage of shapes against the sky
From a house smelling of cookies
Always cozy and warm
He also drew a really cute picture with it, which looked much more childlike than the poem sounded. We had a fun weekend, and last night (well after I had discovered the above poem) baked the holiday cookies from my book.
The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook has been getting a lot of great press lately. It has been included in a number of holiday gift guides. Elisa Bosley over at Delicious Living wrote an article entitled “10+ gift-worthy cookbooks,” which includes my gluten free cookbook and also the fabulous What We Eat When We Eat Alone by family friend Deborah Madison.
Liz Schau over at The Examiner also wrote a really great review of The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook. And last but not least The Pioneer Press in the Twin Cities reran The Denver Post’s Best Cookbooks of 2009 list, which as you may recall included my cookbook.
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Stephanie says
Great idea to add water and adorable poem! I think it says a lot about what a great home you have created for your family.
Kimberly@Living Free says
I ordered your cookbook last night and can’t wait to get it!!:)
Christianne says
HI Elana,
Great post! I love the cider and the poem is so very lovely. It’s a great starter of my day.
Thank you and I hope you’re all well!
Lauren says
Mmm, that looks heavenly Elana. I like the flavours and everything =D.
Maria says
That is the sweetest poem! You should be a proud mother for many reasons.
GF Grannie says
Loved the poem, and warm cider is one of my favorites. So happy that your cookbook is doing well. Going to be baking something from your list of your goodies tomorrow.
VeggieGirl says
Cute poem and comforting beverage!
Diane says
Yum! looks great!
Moira says
Your cookbook and some almond flour are definitely on my wish list this year! For now the website is keeping me going. Thanks for all these great recipes!
christie, honoring health says
mmmm….nothing beats hot apple cider!
Cheryl Orian says
Hi, Elana,
I have your books, love them, follow your website – and now I want a NEW book. How about a Paleo cookbook that is also Candida friendly? Love your recipes so much and so do my family.