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Apple Butter in the Oven
Snack American

Apple Butter in the Oven

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
205 min
Total
220 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine apples, apple cider, sugar, and salt together in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add cinnamon, star anise, allspice, and cloves. Bring to a simmer. Cover partially and cook until apples are soft, 20 to 25 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
  3. 3 Remove and discard allspice and cloves with a slotted spoon. Remove and reserve cinnamon and star anise. Purée apples with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in lemon juice and reserved cinnamon and star anise.
  4. 4 Bake uncovered in the preheated oven, stirring every 30 minutes, until mixture thickens and deepens in color, about 3 hours total. Let cool completely. Discard cinnamon and star anise before transferring to airtight containers.

By LauraF

Broiled Stone Fruit with Cardamom Banana Soft Serve
Snack American

Broiled Stone Fruit with Cardamom Banana Soft Serve

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place fruit in a baking dish, cut side up and pour cider over top. Sprinkle tops with sugar and cook at 425 degrees F for 17 minutes and finish under the broiler until browned.
  2. 2 To make soft serve, place ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serve under fruit immediately or chill in freezer in a dish for 1 hour to make more scoopable.
  3. 3 Sprinkle with chia seeds and blueberries.

By Almond Breeze

Apple Cinnamon Funnel Cakes
Snack

Apple Cinnamon Funnel Cakes

3.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour about 3/4 inch oil in a 12-inch skillet and heat 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine confectioners' sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl. Mix flour, apple cider, egg, baking powder, vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt together in a separate large bowl until batter is smooth. Pour batter into a funnel with a narrow spout or squeeze bottle, covering the opening with a clean finger.
  3. 3 Dispense batter into the hot oil in a spiral pattern, making about a 6-inch cake; cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer cake to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle confectioners' sugar mixture over cake.

By roosty30

Apple Cider Crisp
Snack

Apple Cider Crisp

5.0

Prep
35 min
Cook
50 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place apples in a 9x13-inch glass baking dish. Mix in apple cider and lemon juice.
  3. 3 Mix together sugar, brown sugar, graham cracker crumbs, and 1/2 cup flour in a bowl. Sprinkle sugar mixture over sliced apples and top with evenly spaced caramel squares.
  4. 4 Mix together brown sugar, oats, 1/2 cup flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin pie spice for the topping in a large bowl. Cut in butter cubes with 2 knives or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle topping over apples in the baking dish.
  5. 5 Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until filling is bubbly and topping is golden brown, about 50 minutes. Let cool before serving.

By lellis

Creamy Apple Cider Float
Drink American

Creamy Apple Cider Float

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat apple cider and mulling spices in a saucepan over low heat. Bring to a simmer and steep until flavors blend, about 15 minutes. Divide cider between 12 mugs and add a scoop of ice cream to each mug.

By Rebecca Mustard

Apple Butter VI
American

Apple Butter VI

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
130 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a 5 quart saucepan, bring apple cider and apples to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and, stirring often, simmer 10 minutes, or until the apples are very tender.
  2. 2 Sieve the mixture through a strainer or food mill, then return to simmer in the saucepan.
  3. 3 Stir sugar and brown sugar into the mixture. Simmer uncovered 2 hours, stirring often, until the mixture reaches a spreadable consistency.
  4. 4 Transfer to sterile containers and refrigerate or freeze until serving.

By TITCH

Apple Cider Cranberry Sauce
American

Apple Cider Cranberry Sauce

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine the apple cider, sugar, cinnamon sticks, orange zest, and cloves in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Turn heat to low; simmer until sugar is dissolved and the flavors are blended, 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir cranberries into the saucepan, turn heat to high, and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly, until cranberries begin to pop, 5 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and cook until sauce begins to thicken, about 5 minutes. Remove cinnamon sticks and cloves. Pour into shallow dish to cool and serve.

By Jay Lynne Stuart

Grilled Venison Backstrap
Dinner American

Grilled Venison Backstrap

4.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
20 min
Total
315 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Add venison to a shallow glass or ceramic baking dish; pour in enough apple cider to cover. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  2. 2 Remove venison from the dish; pat dry. Discard apple cider. Return venison to the dish. Pour barbecue sauce over venison; cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours more.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Charcoal is best, but if you must, use gas.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, remove venison from the refrigerator; let stand until no longer chilled, about 30 minutes. Wrap each venison chunk in a strip of bacon; secure with a toothpick.
  5. 5 Arrange venison on the grill so the chunks don't touch. Grill, turning occasionally, until bacon slightly burnt, 15 to 20 minutes. The slower, the better. The bacon will kick up some flames, so be ready.

By TIKCUF99

Easy Apple Cider
Drink American

Easy Apple Cider

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
60 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine apple cider and cinnamon sticks in a slow cooker.
  3. 3 Place allspice and cloves onto the center of an 8-inch square piece of cheesecloth.
  4. 4 Gather edges of the cheesecloth together and tie to secure; place in the slow cooker. Stir in brown sugar. Cook on High, covered, until mixture is steaming and sugar has dissolved. Reduce heat to Low and keep warm.

By JANE MN

Apple Pie in a Jar Drink
Drink American

Apple Pie in a Jar Drink

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
260 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Inspect 9 (quart-sized) jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until drink mix is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  2. 2 Combine apple cider, apple juice, sugar, and cinnamon sticks in a large pot over medium-high heat; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Off heat, discard cinnamon sticks. Cool mixture to room temperature, about 4 hours; stir in grain alcohol.
  3. 3 Pour drink mix into sterilized canning jars. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly. Store in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.

By Cathy Nelson Reinert

Elderflower Apple Jelly
Pantry American

Elderflower Apple Jelly

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
1475 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Inspect 6 half-pint jars for cracks and rings for rust, discard any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until jelly is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  2. 2 Place elderflower umbels into a plastic or glass bowl. Pour apple cider on top so the flowers are fully immersed. Weigh down flowers with a small plate if necessary. Cover and let sit in the fridge for 24 hours.
  3. 3 Place a small plate in the freezer. Line a colander with two layers of cheesecloth and strain the juice into a large heavy pot. Add the sugar and heat slowly, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Add the pectin and bring to a full boil on high heat, stirring constantly. Boil for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove the pot from the heat.
  4. 4 Remove the plate from the freezer and spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of the hot jelly on the plate. Tilt the plate back and forth and wait for a few seconds; if the jelly sets, it has the right consistency. If jelly remains liquid, return pot to the heat, add citric acid and boil for 30 more seconds. Repeat the jelling test. Skim off any foam with a ladle or a large spoon.
  5. 5 Pack jelly into the prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any spills. Top with lids and tightly screw on rings.
  6. 6 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
  7. 7 Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart. Let rest for 24 hours without moving the jars. Gently press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By Nora

Apple Pie Mixed Drinks
Drink American

Apple Pie Mixed Drinks

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring apple cider, apple juice, and sugar to a boil in a large pot over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, about 10 minutes. Divide juice mixture evenly into the bottles. Add a cinnamon stick to each bottle.
  2. 2 Divide alcohol into the bottles and allow mixture to cool; seal and store in a cool dry place.

By bgfoot05

Old Virginia Wassail Cider
Drink American

Old Virginia Wassail Cider

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine apple cider, orange juice, pineapple juice, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and honey in a large stockpot over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat, or transfer to a slow cooker to keep warm while serving. Strain out cinnamon sticks and cloves before serving if desired.

By Charlene Luzum

Spiked Caramel Apple Cider
Drink American

Spiked Caramel Apple Cider

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
90 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine apple cider and ¼ cup caramel ice cream topping in a 4-quart slow cooker until smooth; cover the slow cooker.
  2. 2 Cook on Low for 3 to 4 hours or on High for 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  3. 3 Combine sugar, salt, and apple pie spice in a small shallow bowl. Add remaining 2 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping to a small saucer.
  4. 4 Moisten rims of 8 mugs or heatproof glasses in caramel topping, then dip into spice mixture.
  5. 5 Ladle hot cider into the prepared mugs; add 3 tablespoons spiced rum to each mug and garnish each with a cinnamon stick.

By Juliana Hale

Homemade Hot Apple Cider
Drink American

Homemade Hot Apple Cider

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour apple cider and maple syrup into a large stainless steel saucepan.
  2. 2 Enclose cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice berries, orange peel, and lemon peel in a piece of cheesecloth; tie with kitchen twine. Add to the saucepan.
  3. 3 Cook over medium heat until cider is hot, but not boiling, 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Remove from heat; discard spice bundle.
  5. 5 Ladle cider into mugs, adding cinnamon sticks to each, if desired.

By Jackie

Cider-Bourbon Thermos Cocktail
Drink American

Cider-Bourbon Thermos Cocktail

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring cider and maple syrup just to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat. Add tea bags, ginger, and cardamom. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Remove and discard tea bags and spices. Stir in bourbon and lemon juice.
  2. 2 Transfer to a warmed 32- to 40-ounce thermos.

By Juliana Hale

Homemade Apple Cider Syrup
Pantry American

Homemade Apple Cider Syrup

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to bubble, about 1 minute. Add sugar and molasses; stir until sugar has absorbed molasses and butter, about 3 minutes. The mixture will be very dry. Add 2 cups apple cider. Mix well and bring to a slow boil. Add cinnamon stick and continue to simmer syrup for about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Whisk together 1 tablespoon apple cider, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Pour cornstarch mixture into syrup in the saucepan, whisking continuously until fully incorporated. Simmer until thickened, with a consistency similar to warm maple syrup, about 5 minutes. The syrup will thicken upon cooling.
  4. 4 Serve warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

By Buckwheat Queen

Danny's Warm and Fuzzy Apple Cider
Drink American

Danny's Warm and Fuzzy Apple Cider

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cider and sugar in a large saucepan.
  2. 2 Wrap cinnamon, lemon zest, allspice, and cloves in cheesecloth; secure with kitchen twine. Add to cider mixture.
  3. 3 Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes. Remove and discard spice bundle; stir in rum and butterscotch schnapps. Serve warm in mugs.

By KerriJ

Grandma's Apple Pie 'Ala Mode' Moonshine
Drink American

Grandma's Apple Pie 'Ala Mode' Moonshine

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place apple cider, apple juice, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, and whole clove in a large pot over high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove from heat and allow to cool completely. Stir grain alcohol and vanilla vodka into the cooled mixture.
  4. 4 Pour into clean bottles or jars; store in the refrigerator.
  5. 5 Enjoy!

By UNCHAINED

Glazed Apple Cider Cake
Dessert American

Glazed Apple Cider Cake

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®) with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Combine cake mix, 1 cup apple cider, eggs, butter, and vanilla pudding mix in a large bowl; mix until smooth. Pour batter into the tube pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir confectioners' sugar and 3/4 cup apple cider together in a small bowl to make the glaze.
  5. 5 Pour glaze over the cake and let soak into the cake and down the sides of the pan, about 30 minutes. Invert onto a plate and cool completely, about 30 minutes.

By Beccabo73

Apple Cider-Marinated Grilled Chicken
Dinner American

Apple Cider-Marinated Grilled Chicken

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine apple cider, apple jelly, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, and pepper in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir just until jelly melts, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let marinade cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Place chicken thighs and marinade into a 1-gallon plastic zip-top bag and let marinate for at least 1 hour.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove chicken from the bag and discard marinade.
  4. 4 Grill chicken thighs until no longer pink in the centers, turning frequently being careful not to let chicken burn, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a thigh should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By Jim Haggarty

Mustard and Apple Cider Grilled Chicken Thighs
Dinner American

Mustard and Apple Cider Grilled Chicken Thighs

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk apple cider, mustard, dill, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl until well combined. Add chicken thighs; toss until evenly coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Remove chicken from marinade, shake off excess, and place on a plate. Pour remaining marinade into a large skillet. Add carrots and cabbage to the skillet; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, cover, and cook until carrots have softened, about 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, cook chicken thighs on the preheated grill until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes, flipping halfway through. An instant-read thermometer inserted near but not touching the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a serving plate; rest for 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Serve chicken with carrots and cabbage.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Green Beans in Cider
Dinner American

Green Beans in Cider

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine green beans and cider in a microwave-safe bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Cook in microwave on high for 5 minutes; stir beans. Return to oven and cook until tender, 5 more minutes. Remove beans with a slotted spoon and transfer to a serving bowl; reserve cider.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat; cook and stir bacon bits and onion in the hot oil until onion is tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour cider from green beans into the skillet; simmer until liquid is reduced, 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Spoon bacon mixture over green beans. Season with salt and black pepper.

By Carol Shorter Hicks