Hot Spiced Apple Cider (No Added Sugar)

Sep 5

Fragrant, warming spiced apple cider perfect for fall entertaining! No added sweeteners and just 4 ingredients, 1 pot, and 20 minutes required!

1 quart unsweetened apple juice* or cider
3 (3-inch each) cinnamon sticks
2 whole cloves (or sub 1 tiny pinch ground cloves)
2 (3-inch) strips orange peel (organic recommended // orange part only — the white pith will add bitterness)

Add all ingredients to a large saucepan or pot and bring to medium-high heat. Once simmering, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
Serve hot on its own or add a dash of bourbon to make it a boozy hot toddy. For entertaining, you can keep the cider warm in a slow cooker or on the lowest setting on the stovetop.
Store cooled leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or frozen in an ice cube tray to keep for longer. Reheat on the stovetop.