Sensational Spiced Apple Cider

Warm up on those cold nights with the comforting taste of apple, cinnamon, and caramel.
A seasonal delight – amazing flavors worth craving for but without the extra sugar!

Prep time : 10 minutes

Cook time : 35 minutes

Makes 7 cups of Spiced Apple Cider


Ingredients :

 

6 cups (48 oz) No sugar added apple juice (or light apple juice or cider)

3 cups water

3 cinnamon sticks

1 1/2 teaspoons cloves

1/2 teaspoon allspice

1/2 teaspoon ginger

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

2 tablespoons Splenda Brown Sugar Blend

Peel of 1 orange

Peel of 1 lemon (or use 1-2 lemon herb tea pouches)

1/3 cup sugar free caramel syrup (or 1/2 cup Splenda)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon maple extract (Optional)

1 teaspoon butter extract (Optional)

 

Instructions :


In a large pot add all ingredients and bring to a boil. After boiling for 5 minutes reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 30 minutes and occasionally stir. Turn off heat and serve with a cinnamon stick or fat free whip topping and sugar free caramel sauce. For storage, let cider cool, pour back into original apple juice container, and keep refrigerated.
 

Hint : I make this delicious drink in my spare time for future use. I sip on one cup of the fresh hot cider then pour the cooled concoction back into the original apple juice container and store in the fridge. This way I can heat up and enjoy some cider anytime I want – YUMMY!
 

Nutrition Facts (per 1 cup / 8 oz) : (Apple juice nutrition for whole bottle used + 2 tablespoons Splenda Brown Sugar Blend) / cups of cider made

If using No Sugar Added Juice (per 1 cup / 8 oz) : 109 calories, 5 mg sodium, 25 carbs, 22 g sugar

If using Light Juice (per 1 cup / 8 oz) : 68 calories, 30 mg sodium, 16 carbs, 15 g sugar