I'm from the south, so I had never had apple cider.
A couple of years ago I was in the Florida Panhandle and it was freezing. Everyone was huddled around a fire and I was given a cup of hot apple cider, it was delicious.
I saw the man who prepared it put in a round packet of spices and have not been able to find out what the were are where you can purchase them.
I've looked around Wal-Mart and have never seen anything resembling that packet or anything that says hot apple cider spices.
Could someone from the great white north please clue me in? What am I suppose to season apple cider with?
I need an expert:~)
2007-11-30 01:40:36 · 17 answers · asked by Cheryl 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
Glady's, oh boy that sounds like fun:~)
I love peach everything!!!
2007-11-30 03:28:40 · update #1
6 c. apple cider
1/4 c. honey
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 cinnamon stick
1 tbsp. lemon peel
1 c. unsweetened pineapple juice
Heat together. Serve with orange slices
2007-11-30 01:49:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I live in Central Florida; but I've been making mulled cider for years. I guess being born in Ohio, but living in Florida for 40 years makes me a hybrid....;)
1 Gallon apple cider
2 cups orange juice
4 cinnamon sticks
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 sliced apple
1 orange peeled and sectioned
Apricot brandy
Mix all the ingredients except the brandy in a slow cooker (crockpot), heat on high for 30 minutes, then on low for at least 1 hour. You can also use a ceramic lined pan on a stove, just heat on low for at least 1.5 hours. To serve, pour a shot of apricot brandy in a coffee mug, then fill with cider, stir. The brandy is not necessary, the cider tastes great without it...but for those who drink any alcohol the brandy makes it luscious.
2007-11-30 12:55:30 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
y store carries a dehydrated apple cider. It comes in a packet and you just add that to hot water. Could this have been what he used? If not, all other suggestions are good. Buy the cider in a jug and do your add-ins to your liking.
2007-11-30 10:49:04 · answer #3 · answered by Just Hazel 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's usually made with cinnamon, at least. Some also use allspice instead, or a mixture of cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg or any other sweet spices.
I'm glad that a nice hot cup was able to warm you.
Hope this helps
:)
2007-11-30 09:50:40 · answer #4 · answered by tottpaula 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cinnamon
2007-11-30 09:48:36 · answer #5 · answered by California Gal 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The only thing I like in Hot Apple Cider is Red Hots...Yummy!
2007-11-30 13:31:09 · answer #6 · answered by kayboff 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are some wonderful recipes here! I did get some of those spices, they are called mulling spices, but I got mine at a gift shop. Try Cracker Barrel.
2007-11-30 13:19:29 · answer #7 · answered by Isadora 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gladys, with those fixins "don't sit under the apple tree with anyone else but me"
oh, forgot -- most people I know throw in a cinnamin stick
2007-11-30 16:15:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
A cinnamon stick with a shot of peach brandy. Takes the chill out of your bones on a cold winter's day, and after a few of them, you'll think it was summer again!
2007-11-30 10:01:00 · answer #9 · answered by Gladys 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Mulling spices perhaps? My sister uses those when she makes her famous mulled wine. It's a combination of many spices.
2007-11-30 10:42:47 · answer #10 · answered by noonecanne 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋