Reviewed: Jan. 21, 2012

I like to make this in the crockpot because it makes the whole house smell wonderful. My family absolutely loves it!

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Reviewed: Jan. 21, 2012

I used apple juice instead of apple cider--I grabbed the wrong bottle at the store this week. The oranges I used were clementines, mine were small so I used two. I made this on the stove only because I don't have a regular coffee pot anymore. This is AMAZING. So warm, spicy and comforting. We all just love it. I saved a little in the fridge for tonight to warm up with a little cinnamon whisky. VERY GOOD.

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Sarah Jo

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Seattle, Washington, USA

Living In: Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 12, 2011

I used this as a base recipe, however when I made it the second time this fall it was much better. I opted for the slow cooker because I wanted it to keep warm throughout. the second time I left the brown sugar out and subsituded the orange for a lemon...way nice...had a light taste.

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polynesian

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Waianae, Hawaii, USA

Living In: Navarre, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 5, 2011

Oh my Gosh! The comments helped me immensly. I used a crock pot instead of the coffee pot and cut back just a little on the brown sugar and it was perfect. It was the best I've ever made. My guests loved it; I could tell because there was little left over and some wanted the recipe. This is definitely a keeper!

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Scottie

Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2011

I made this spiced cider for my daughter's birthday. Everyone loved it! I thought it was a little sweet, and I love sweet drinks, but you could easily lessen the amount of sugar. I'll certainly make it again.

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kristi

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Nov. 12, 2011

Really fantastic. I just may brew a pot at work :).

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DeniseS

Reviewed: Oct. 25, 2011

My coffee system doesn't allow for brewing a pot of coffee, so I resorted to the slow cooker method, forgoing the ground nutmeg as I used whole spices instead: cinnamon sticks, whole allspice, cardamom pods, star anise and a clove-studded orange. Left to simmer a while, the cider does become sweeter and more concentrated, so it's best to add brown sugar (if any is needed) before serving. Also, I've found that adding some brewed cinnamon-flavored tea helps dilute the cider should it become too sweet without having to add more cider. Great warming beverage, especially while taking breaks from raking leaves.

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Nicolette

Reviewed: Oct. 23, 2011

I think it may be best to add the brown sugar at the end only if needed. I also think that the cider you use makes a difference. I've made this before and it was wonderful (using half the sugar). But this batch was way too sweet even with the reduced amount of brown sugar. In an attempt to save the batch, I added the juice of 3 lemons...and it worked! In fact, I may continue to add a little lemon juice to future cider.

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Steph E.

Reviewed: Sep. 13, 2011

I love this recipe! The aroma is wonderful, it calls for cozy pj's on a snowy night by the fireplace! Or a festive hot drink at a holiday bash, very versatile. I use an electric coffee percolator and just put the ingredients in the metal basket. It works perfect! No messy coffee pot to have to clean up or degunk. The whole spices stay in the basket and never float around in the drink.

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