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Apple Cider Pancakes
Breakfast American

Apple Cider Pancakes

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place pancake mix into a medium bowl, and stir in apple cider. Apple cider may be adjusted to achieve the desired thickness. Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar and vanilla. Mix in walnuts if using.
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and spray with cooking spray. Use about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake. Cook 3 to 4 pancakes at a time. Turn over when bubbles appear in the center, and cook until golden on the other side. Serve immediately with pats of butter and maple syrup.

By MSREDKITTY

Apple Cider Doughnuts
Breakfast American

Apple Cider Doughnuts

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix 1 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon together in a resealable plastic bag.
  2. 2 Bring apple cider to a boil in a medium saucepan; cook, stirring occasionally, until cider has reduced to 1/2 cup, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
  3. 3 Whisk 1 cup flour, remaining 1 cup sugar, baking powder, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl.
  4. 4 Mix butter, eggs, egg yolk, and cider together in a medium bowl until smooth; stir into flour mixture. Stir remaining 2 3/4 cups flour into mixture until a smooth dough forms; refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Heat oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  6. 6 Turn dough onto a well-floured surface; pat dough to 1/2-inch thickness with floured fingers. Cut dough with a doughnut cutter or 2 round cookie cutters (1 large and 1 small). Gather scraps and re-pat dough to cut out as many doughnuts as possible.
  7. 7 Fry doughnuts, in batches, until they rise to the surface and begin to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip; continue frying until brown, about 1 1/2 minutes more.
  8. 8 Remove doughnuts with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate; cool, about 1 minute. Toss in reserved bag of cinnamon sugar.

By A Michelle

Apple Cider-Cranberry Bread
Breakfast American

Apple Cider-Cranberry Bread

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Combine flour, sugar, cranberries, walnuts, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Beat apple cider, eggs, and vegetable oil in a separate bowl until frothy. Mix apple cider mixture into flour mixture until moist; pour into the prepared loaf pan.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.

By StickySue

Chef John's Apple Fritters
Breakfast American

Chef John's Apple Fritters

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Melt butter over medium-high heat and cook until it turns golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Add apples and cook over medium-high heat until apples just begin to soften around the edges, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon sugar and continue cooking another 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Drain in a strainer; let cool to room temperature.
  4. 4 Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg together in a mixing bowl until well combined.
  5. 5 Whisk egg, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter together in a separate mixing bowl.
  6. 6 Add cooled apple pieces and sparkling apple cider; add the flour mixture. Stir just until flour is incorporated.
  7. 7 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spoon about 2 tablespoons batter per fritter, into hot oil, slightly flattening them out. Cook in batches. Fry on one side until small bubbles appear on the surface, about 2 minutes. Carefully flip fritters over and fry the other side until richly browned, about 2 more minutes.
  8. 8 Transfer with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain grease. Cool slightly before glazing.
  9. 9 Whisk powdered sugar and cinnamon in a mixing bowl. Add enough apple cider, 1 teaspoon at a time, to form a smooth glaze that is just runny enough to drizzle over fritters. Enjoy!

By John Mitzewich

Pumpkin Waffles
Breakfast American

Pumpkin Waffles

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
  2. 2 Combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir milk, pumpkin, and egg yolks together in a separate bowl. Whip egg whites in a clean dry bowl until soft peaks form.
  3. 3 Stir flour mixture and 1/4 cup melted butter into pumpkin mixture just until combined. Fold 1/3 of the egg whites into the batter with a spatula until incorporated. Gently fold in remaining egg whites. Cook waffles in preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
  4. 4 To make the syrup: Stir sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon together in a saucepan. Stir in apple cider and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil; continue boiling until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of butter until melted. Serve waffles warm with apple cider syrup.

By JEANETTE B

Apple Cider Country Pancakes
Breakfast

Apple Cider Country Pancakes

3.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
7 min
Total
32 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine pancake mix and water in a large bowl; mix well. Stir in diced apples. Place batter in the refrigerator to rest, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat sugar in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it melts into a thick amber-colored liquid, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add apple cider slowly to the saucepan, stirring constantly, until mixture is the consistency of syrup, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cover.
  3. 3 Heat a lightly greased skillet over medium-high heat. Drop a scant 1/4 cup of batter into the skillet and cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown on the other side, 1 to 2 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve with cider syrup.

By bronzzhorse

Hemp Seed Oatmeal
Breakfast

Hemp Seed Oatmeal

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and apple cider to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in oats, reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Add apple, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Cook, stirring gently, until tender, about 3 minutes more.
  2. 2 Remove oatmeal from heat; add hemp milk and hemp seeds. Stir and serve.

By ellieb

Ashley's Apple Cider Doughnuts
Breakfast

Ashley's Apple Cider Doughnuts

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Boil 1 cup apple cider in a small pot until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 10 minutes. Remove pot from heat and cool to room temperature.
  2. 2 Beat white sugar and butter together with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth; add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well before each addition. Mix buttermilk and reduced apple cider into creamed butter mixture.
  3. 3 Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg together in a bowl. Slowly stir flour mixture into creamed butter mixture just until dough is combined.
  4. 4 Turn dough onto a lightly floured piece of parchment paper. Sprinkle dough with flour and roll to 1/2-inch thickness, adding more flour if dough is sticky. Cut dough into doughnuts using a 3-inch-wide doughnut cutter and arrange on a baking sheet; refrigerate until chilled, 20 to 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Heat at least 3 inches of oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  6. 6 Whisk confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons apple cider together in a bowl until glaze is smooth.
  7. 7 Fry doughnuts in the hot oil, 2 to 3 at a time, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side; remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Pour glaze over warm doughnuts.

By Val-Flowers

Yummy Apple Cider Pancakes
Breakfast

Yummy Apple Cider Pancakes

3.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Sift flour, powdered milk, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and baking soda together in a bowl. Whisk apple cider, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, and eggs together in a separate bowl. Stir apple cider mixture into flour mixture until batter is just combined.
  2. 2 Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a griddle over medium-high heat. Drop batter by large spoonfuls onto the griddle and cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.

By Deborah Jacques

Mom's Spiced Pear Bread
Breakfast

Mom's Spiced Pear Bread

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
65 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease two 8x5x3-inch loaf pans.
  2. 2 Combine flour, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, baking soda, salt, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl.
  3. 3 Combine pears, brown sugar, raisins, vegetable oil, white sugar, apple cider, eggs, and vanilla in a separate bowl; blend well. Add to dry ingredients and stir just until moistened. Pour batter evenly into the prepared loaf pans.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of each loaf comes out clean, 65 to 70 minutes. Cool in the loaf pans before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

By Char and Gary

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