Best Apricot Apple Cider Recipes

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SPICED APRICOT CIDER



Spiced Apricot Cider image

Simmer just a few ingredients to create this hot spiced beverage. Each delicious mugful is rich with apricot flavor. -Connie Cummings, Gloucester, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cans (12 ounces each) apricot nectar
2 cups water
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup sugar
2 whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours or until cider reaches desired temperature. Discard cloves and cinnamon sticks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

HOT CINNAMON APPLE BRANDY CIDER



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This sweet, delightful hot cinnamon apple brandy cider is spiced with freshly squeezed apple cider, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, and cinnamon!

Provided by Culinary Envy

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Punch Recipes     Adult Punch Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ gallon fresh apple cider
1 cup apple brandy
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
¼ cup honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch salt
10 thin strips orange zest
10 small cinnamon sticks

Steps:

  • Combine apple cider, apple brandy, 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, pepper, and salt in a pot over medium-high heat. Simmer until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour apple cider mixture into heat-proof mugs. Twist orange zest strips between your fingers to release the essential oils; drop 1 into each mug. Add 1 cinnamon stick to each mug.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.1 calories, Carbohydrate 50.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 41.2 mg, Sugar 44 g

PINEAPPLE CIDER WASSAIL



Pineapple Cider Wassail image

Pineapple juice prevents this hot drink from becoming overly sweet. Skip the rum-without sacrificing flavor-for a beverage that's ideal for guests of all ages.-Lori Schmeling, Hartland, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 14 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
1 teaspoon whole cloves
2 cardamom pods, crushed
4 cups apple cider or juice
4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
1-1/2 cups apricot nectar
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup rum, optional

Steps:

  • Place the cinnamon stick, cloves and cardamom on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag., In a large saucepan, combine the apple cider, pineapple juice, apricot nectar and orange juice. Add spice bag. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until flavors are blended. Discard spice bag. Stir in rum if desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 9mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

APRICOT-MUSTARD GLAZE



Apricot-Mustard Glaze image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 5m

Yield about 3 tablespoons

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons apricot jam or preserves
2 teaspoons stone-ground mustard
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the apricot jam, mustard, vinegar and lots of black pepper in the jam jar or a mason jar. Shake until well blended.
  • Use the glaze like you would a BBQ sauce. Brush on or pour over pieces of grilled or pan-seared chicken, pork chop or salmon just before it's done cooking and let cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.

SLOW-COOKER CIDER



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There's no last-minute rush before the party when you slowly simmer this punch. It has all the tantalizing flavors of fall. -Alpha Wilson, Roswell, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h5m

Yield 2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches each)
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon whole allspice
2 quarts apple cider
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 orange, sliced

Steps:

  • Place cinnamon, cloves and allspice on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with a string to form a bag. , Place cider and brown sugar in a 3-qt. slow cooker; stir until sugar dissolves. Add spice bag. Place orange slices on top. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until heated through. Discard spice bag.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 30mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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