There's nothing like sipping something warm when those fall and winter months come along, don't you think?
This recipe uses pantry-friendly ingredients (meaning, they're shelf-stable and don't need refrigerating), which means you can always have them on hand.
Plus it makes a delightful gift idea, too. So much so that I've made a free printable you can attach to your Mulled Cider Spice Mix!
You can use this spice mix with apple juice, or with cranberry juice if you prefer! (I've tried both, and they are equally delightful.)
MULLED CIDER SPICE MIX
COOK TIME: 2 hours warming
INGREDIENTS
- 1 3/4 c. sugar or Splenda/Stevia (must be measured cup-for-cup like sugar)
- 1/4 c. brown sugar (replace with Splenda/Stevia for a sugar-free mix)
- 2 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
- 2-quart bottle of apple juice (or cranberry juice)
DIRECTIONS
In a medium-size bowl, stir together the dry ingredients until well-combined. Spoon into two 8-oz. (half-pint) jars (or four 4-oz. jars). Pour juice into a slow cooker. Stir in 3-4 tsp. of the spice mix for apple juice, or 5-6 tsp. if using cranberry juice. Heat over low for about 2 hours, then serve.
This would make a great gift, either with a bottle of juice or without.
Click this image to print the labels:
You can click here to download the Mulled Cider Spice Mix gift tags. The project will open, and you can read the instructions at the right for downloading. It's simple (and, of course, free) and takes no time.
Try this recipe, then comment and let me know how you like it! And Pin it to Pinterest to save and share using the image below.
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Mulled cider is a fall favorite. Great recipe!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I love it this time of year, too.
DeleteNothing like homemade mulled cider and making your own spice mix is a real money saver.
ReplyDeleteFor sure!! I love how you can adjust the sweetness or make it sugar-free that way. And this really is delightful in both apple juice and cranberry juice. Thanks for stopping by, Carol!
DeleteSounds good, I just wish it didn't have so much sugar in it. I use Stevia but it's still a lot. Thanks so much for linking up at the #UnlimitedLinkParty 133. Pinned.
ReplyDeleteWell, that's the great thing about making it yourself--you get to make any adjustments you like! :) I adjusted this from another recipe and cut the amount of sugar almost in half, believe it or not. I use Stevia as well. Although the main mix uses a lot of sweetener, you're only using a few Tbsp. of the mix for 2 quarts, so this mix lasts forever. Thanks for the Pin, Dee!
DeleteYeah, I was just looking at the 2 cups of sugar. I avoid sugar totally if I can ever since my daughter's cancer doctor told her no more sugar! And, that doctor is not in the US. Although I use Stevia, we'll probably find out down the road that it's bad for us too.
DeleteOutstanding and perfect for edible gift giving.
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Thanks so much Esme!
DeleteSounds yummy!
ReplyDeleteIt really is good! :) Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteWhat a perfect homemade gift!
ReplyDeleteI love it, too. Thanks so much, Donna.
DeleteJen, this is a really interesting recipe.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing this with Sweet Tea & Friends this month my friend.
It is! Super simple and so tasty. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteJennifer, mulled cider is so good. I love the recipe you provided along with the printable! Thank you so much for sharing it with us at Crazy Little Love Birds link party #9. I hope you will join us again this Friday. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Stephanie. I'm glad you like the printable as well. I knew I'd like this recipe with apple juice, but I was surprised at how much I really liked it with cranberry juice, too. Thanks for stopping by--I'll see you at the linkup next week, too.
DeleteJennifer, I need to make some cider soon. I'm going to try it with cranberry juice this time. Thanks for sharing at The Crazy Little Lovebirds link party #58.
DeleteIt's really good with the cranberry juice! Enjoy. :) I appreciate you dropping in again!
DeleteJennifer, I am visiting again from Will Blog For Comments 😊, and I forgot to mention that I did end up making this, and you were so right, it was delicious with the cranberry juice! Thank you for such a wonderful recipe.
DeleteOh, I'm so happy to hear that, Steph! :)
DeleteThis sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteIt is! I really liked it with both the apple and cranberry juices. Thanks for stopping in, Joanne.
DeleteWow! This sounds amazing, and I can just imagine how wonderful it makes the house smell. There is nothing like the scents of autumn!
ReplyDeleteYes--that is such an added bonus, Cheryl. :) I love the smell!
DeleteThis is a wonderful gift idea for autumn and winter!
ReplyDeleteIt is! I really love gifting it as much as I love drinking it. :) Thanks for stopping in, Jennifer.
DeleteGot to try this one, had some mulled cider before and loved it. Thanks for this recipe
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Yes, definitely give it a try and tell us what you think, Esme. :)
DeleteI love gifts from the kitchen and this mulled cider sounds fantastic. I think I would like it best with apple juice but I'd definitely try both. Your printable tags make for an extra-special gift. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI agree, April--gifts from the kitchen are just lovely. And useful and delicious! I liked it with apple juice so much that I wasn't sure what I'd think about cranberry juice, but I loved it. You can't lose! :)
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