Warm apple cider! Cozy, comfy, sweet, and just superb. It has apples, orange peel, and cinnamon – just a perfect drink to have on holidays with family.

Best + easy apple cider recipe you have to try!

One of the best things about this apple cider is, it is made from fresh apples. It has minimal ingredients, easy to make, and is a cozy, family-favorite drink. You can make a spiced version of this recipe by adding a bunch of spices(will share the version separately) however, this recipe is the simplest apple cider.
Do you know? Apple cider (also called sweet cider, soft cider, or simply cider) is the name used in the United States and Canada for an unfiltered, unsweetened, non-alcoholic beverage made from apples. Canada recognizes unfiltered, unsweetened apple juice as cider, fresh or not.
In short, If I have to mention reasons why I love<3 this recipe,
- Made with fresh apples.
- Made with just 5 ingredients
- Made in just 30 minutes
- Great remedy for winter cold
- Cozy and a perfect family drink for this holiday season
Pro tip:
add a pinch of salt at the time of serving 🙂
Ingredients
Below are the ingredients needed to make this ultimate, easiest apple cider.

Orange peel – Orange peel from 1 orange to get nice, fruity flavor. You can also add half orange along with orange peel.
Apples – I am using red gala apples here to make this warm apple cider.
Cinnamon – Cinnamon is the main flavoring ingredient here.
Sugar and water – Water to boil apples and sugar according to your taste.
How to(with pictures)
Start with washing your apples thoroughly in running water. There is no need to peel the skin of apples. Cut them into medium pieces.

Separate the orange peel from 1 whole orange and keep it aside.
In a deep pan, Add water and bring it to a boil. Add cinnamon, orange peel, and apple.
Also, add sugar and boil everything for 20 minutes on medium flame.
Strain the mixture and serve hot. Don’t forget to add a pinch of salt while serving.
You may want to try other holiday recipes: Eggless chocolate crinkle cookies, Gluten free vanilla cake, Salted caramel icecream, Hung curd and garlic dip.

Best warm apple cider for the holidays
Warm apple cider! Cozy, comfy, sweet, and just superb. It has apples, orange peel, and cinnamon – just a perfect drink to have on holidays with family.
Serving Size people
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Start with washing your apples thoroughly in running water. There is no need to peel the skin of apples. Cut them into medium pieces.
4 apples
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Separate the orange peel from 1 whole orange and keep it aside.
Orange peel from 1 single orange
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In a deep pan, Add water and bring it to a boil. Add cinnamon, orange peel, and apple.
1 inch cinnamon stick, 1 litre water
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Also, add sugar and boil everything for 20 minutes on medium flame.
½ cup sugar
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Strain the mixture. Garnish with cinnamon stick and serve hot. Don’t forget to add a pinch of salt while serving.
1 inch cinnamon stick
- check storage and other sections for details.
Nutrition Facts
Best warm apple cider for the holidays
Amount Per Serving
Calories 384
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g
Sodium 29mg1%
Potassium 395mg11%
Carbohydrates 101g34%
Fiber 9g38%
Sugar 88g98%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 200IU4%
Vitamin C 17mg21%
Calcium 47mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
How to store?
This is the best part of this recipe. You can refrigerate this apple cider for 3 days. Simply store it in a sterilized jar and warm it as required.
You can also freeze this recipe. It will stay fresh for 3 months. When using, remove from the freezer, defrost it and warm it on the stove. Enjoy!