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Easy Apple Cider

“Simple spiced Apple Cider! I used to buy the spices already mixed at the grocery store, and they stopped carrying it this year, so I just made my own. This is great for a shower or get together and the slow cooker keeps it warm, so guests can enjoy it through the night. When it's done, it's great mixed with spiced rum and/or a slice of orange! Leftover cider is great cold too!”

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Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2009

Yum :) After reading the other reviews, I cut back on the sugar by a lot (1 tbsp for 4 servings) because as someone pointed out, people could still add sugar to taste. It was still really sweet! So I give it 4 stars (more like 3.5) because that amount seems high.

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Marbear

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Downers Grove, Illinois, USA

Living In: Chicago, Illinois, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 1, 2009

I love this recipe! On cooler days and for holidays, this is PERFECT! (plus it makes your home smell heavenly!) I use a loose leaf tea strainer ball to put the small spices in, and just let the cinammon sticks float. Cook on low all day - sugar and spices can be adjusted for personal taste. Enjoy!

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IngramCO

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Living In: Aurora, Colorado, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 10, 2009

This was VERY easy to make (once you manage to hunt down cheesecloth.... found it in tool section!!). This will definitely be something I make every holiday season!! IT WAS A HIT!

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Michelle

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Rougemont, North Carolina, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 16, 2008

Mine didn't look cloudy like the picture but it was fantastic. I only added about a tablespoon of brown sugar.

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Portland, Oregon, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 7, 2008

It was ok, nothing great!

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Tara Holt

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Reviewed: Nov. 29, 2008

Wow! Great cider (and so easy!!!). Made this tonight to go with the pumpkin pie I served for dessert at my family's "after Thanksgiving" dinner. This tastes just like apple pie. It IS sweet, so, if you do not care for sweet cider, this is not for you. My batch was EXTRA sweet because I decided to also add a 1/4 cup of honey (purchased in Antigua - West Indies good stuff!) and 1/2 t of vanilla extract (thanks Cher B for the great idea!). I was craving a sweet drink, not tart (like most traditional ciders are). My bf described this as "sweeter than apple juice"!!! My parents loved it. Altough I usually prepare a different cider recipe, I'll keep this one in my recipe file as well because it is quick to prepare, uses minimal ingredients and has that "apple pie" flavor that I love (my cider recipe does not - and takes much more effort to prepare). Thanks so much for sharing! I am drinking a mug of this right now : )

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Mickey

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Home Town: De Soto, Missouri, USA

Living In: Elgin, Illinois, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 4, 2008

I combined this with the "hot apple cider" recipie and it was awesome. Everyone wanted the recipie. I will definately make this again

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Reviewed: Oct. 18, 2008

Delicious! I think I liked it cold even better. Used 1/4 cup sugar and added 1 tsp vanilla. Didn't have whole allspice so used a bit of ground. Great flavor, not too sweet or strong, just perfect!

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heidird

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Home Town: Waterford, Connecticut, USA

Living In: Framingham, Massachusetts, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 19, 2008

I make it every winter to warm up. It's super easy and everyone LOVES it!! A tad on the sweet side, so I use 1/4C instead of 1/3C of brown sugar - which makes it perfect. Enjoy!

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katie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Madison, Wisconsin, USA

Living In: Divide, Colorado, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 19, 2008

Easy and Yummy! We skip the sugar (no need) and brew it in a crock pot for 4 hours. Make sure to take the spices out after that or it gets too strong.

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Reviewed: Dec. 31, 2007

Awesome, just made it for my family tomorrow. Made a couple of adjustments, use apple juice,also add 1/3 cup of sugar, and 4 cinnamon sticks instead of 3 makes perfect cider!

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Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2007

I made this for afternoon visits with family before Christmas Dinner. We didn't find it too sweet. I just put in the cinnamon sticks and whole cloves loose, then scooped them out with a slotted spoon just before serving. And, we splashed in 1/2 - 3/4 cup Brandy which gave us all a nice, warm glow!

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Reviewed: Nov. 30, 2007

I followed this recipe as closely as I could, since I didn't have cinnamon sticks, I had to sub in ground cinnamon (1/2 tsp. = 1 stick). Still tastes delicious, and I think my guests will love it. The smell is WONDERFUL!! I also did as someone else suggested and used coffee filters tied with string instead of cheesecloth.

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rlkohls

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Reviewed: Nov. 1, 2007

I love simple and good tasting recipes. This one hit the top of my list for fall beverages.

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Monica

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Columbia, Missouri, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 1, 2007

Quick, simple and tasty! I made this for my Halloween party and it smelled so good! Followed recipe as is and it disappeared!

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GodivaGirl

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Home Town: Youngstown, Ohio, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 27, 2007

It's difficult to feel harvest time festive in Florida when it's still 88 degrees outside. I served this wonderful cider cold with orange slices to girlfriends during a Halloween Make-up Party. Now we're waiting for a cold front so we can enjoy it warm. I served it with plain donuts that we fried together!

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Missus T

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Reviewed: Oct. 6, 2007

I liked this recipe. I added a small piece of vanilla bean and orange juice to the cider and cut back just a little on the brown sugar. I had 15 folks over for about 4 hours and they drank most of a large crockpot full. My son who is 7 years old loved it and wants me to keep making it all winter. Thanks for the recipe.

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MELLY

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Reviewed: Sep. 30, 2007

This was very good. I didn't have All Spice so looked up a substitute for it online and it said to use 1/3 tsp ground cloves, 1/3 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/3 tsp of nutmeg for replacing 1 tsp of all spice. I did that and it turned out great.

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fisch

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Reviewed: Dec. 9, 2006

The wonderful aroma greeted my chilled-to-the-bone guests wonderfully (they were returning from a very cold viewing of our town's Christmas parade), but it was a bit sweet. The adults loved it; the children were not impressed. Still, this is a keeper because it is so easy to make. I'll just cut down on the sugar next time. Thank you for an easy way to bring Christmas cheer to the home!

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Marigat

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Living In: Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 8, 2006

I multiplied this recipe for 70 people for my local Christmas Downtown Extravaganza. We warmed it over a propane burner. What a huge success!! The temperature was around 40 and the wind was blowing. People were walking up looking for that "delicious smell". I've already received several requests for the recipe. I will definitely make it again next year!! Thank you!

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