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Hot Mulled Apple Cider (Eplegløgg)

Hot Mulled Apple Cider is a hot spiced drink with real apples, cooked over low heat for a long time to really infuse those warm autumn spices. I added an orange for a pop of freshness, a little brown sugar to enhance the flavor and it is done.

 

Hot Mulled Apple Cider (Eplegløgg)

 

Grab your favorite mug, pour yourself a comforting cup of hot mulled apple cider and watch the rain pour down. In my case, it has been raining for almost 2 months now. Maybe that's why I have already made three big batches of this hot mulled apple cider... I've been needing comfort, and this has brought it to me.

 

More mulled drink recipes: 

 

Hot Mulled Apple Cider (Eplegløgg)

 

You may think 'oh that is a huge batch', well yes and no, it is enough for around 8 cups, but as this lasts over 2 weeks in the fridge, you will be sorry if you didn't make the whole thing. And it's also perfect for when you have guests over! Of course, there's no problem in making a smaller batch, but you will probably regret it. Just a heads up.

 

Hot Mulled Apple Cider

 

In Norway, or all the Scandinavian countries really, we like to drink gløgg during Christmas. This is a spiced and sweet mulled wine, but it's actually more often than not non-alcoholic (Here's my recipe for it). Now I can extend the gløgg season with this apple gløgg, or eplegløgg in Norwegian, and I am super excited about that. My mom said she actually like this hot mulled apple cider more, and that comes from a Norwegian!

 

Hot Mulled Apple Cider (Eplegløgg)

Hot Mulled Apple Cider (Eplegløgg)

 

Cut apples into quarters. Leave out seeds and stems. I had them in the first time, along with the white rind of an orange and it didn't turn out great. I decided I'd rather just leave out the seeds and stems to avoid all bitter issues. However, it will help thicken the cider if you want a really thick hot mulled apple cider.

 

This one is important, in my opinion: Zest your orange, avoid the bitter white rind, and juice it. This way we get the fresh and tasty zest and the juice, but not the bitter rind!

 

Hot Mulled Apple Cider (Eplegløgg)

Hot Mulled Apple Cider (Eplegløgg)

 

Add the orange and apples into a large pot along with all the spices. Cover with water. Let it all come to a boil, while stirring occasionally. Cover and reduce to simmer, for 2 hours.

 

Then you mash the apples with a potato masher or a spatula, give it a good stir and simmer for 1 more hour. Pour the mixture through a sieve and add sugar. Add it in smaller batches and taste as you go to find your sweet spot. Enjoy this hot mulled apple cider hot. Store leftovers in the fridge for 2 weeks.

 

Cozy up with a good book or a movie, friends and family, hot mulled apple cider and pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies. It's Fall after all!

 

Hot Mulled Apple Cider (Eplegløgg)

Hot Mulled Apple Cider (Eplegløgg)

 

 

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📖 Recipe

Hot Mulled Apple Cider (Eplegløgg)

Hot Mulled Apple Cider (Eplegløgg)

Yield: 8 cups
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes

Hot Mulled Apple Cider is a hot spiced drink with real apples, cooked over low heat for a long time to really infuse those warm autumn spices.

Ingredients

  • 520 grams apples, cored, quartered. Around 5 apples
  • 1 orange, zest and juice, avoid white rind
  • 2 cinnamon sticks, or 1 teaspoon ground
  • 1 teaspoon whole allspice, or 1 teaspoon ground
  • 1 teaspoon whole cloves, or ¾ teaspoon ground
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg, preferably freshly grated
  • 1 star anise, optional
  • 2 liters water, 8 cups
  • 120 g brown sugar, or to taste, ⅔ cup
  • Juice of ½ lemon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cut apples into quarters. Leave out seeds and stems. Zest your orange, avoid the bitter white rind, and juice it.
  2. Add the orange zest, orange juice and apples into a large pot along with all the spices. Cover with water. Let it all come to a boil, while stirring occasionally. Cover and reduce to simmer, for 2 hours.
  3. Then you mash the apples with a potato masher or a spatula, give it a good stir and simmer for 1 more hour. Pour the mixture through a sieve and add sugar. Add sugar in smaller batches and taste as you go to find your sweet spot.
  4. If you find it is still missing something, it may be that the apples are a little bland. A secret trick here is to add the juice of ½ lemon at the end. It will also taste even better the next day.
  5. Enjoy this hot mulled apple cider hot. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

You may also be interested in a Nordic mulled wine (both alcoholic and not alcoholic).

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1 cup
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 146Total Fat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 14mgCarbohydrates: 38.1gFiber: 4.4gSugar: 31.8gProtein: 0.7g

Nutrition information isn't always accurate, estimate for informational purposes only.

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Jacqueline Debono

Sunday 7th of October 2018

We drink mulled wine here in Northern Italy too, especially in the mountain ski resorts. I like it a lot but this sounds a wonderful alternative. I'd love to try it!

Stine Mari | Ginger with Spice

Monday 8th of October 2018

Oh really, I will have to check it out! It is a snowy kind of drink, indeed. Thank you so much!

Eric Jones

Friday 5th of October 2018

What a great recipe and perfect for the season! I'm thinking this will be perfect during the coming holiday months when my family comes to town. They would love to wake up to a cup of this!

Stine Mari | Ginger with Spice

Monday 8th of October 2018

Thank you so much, Eric. Yes I believe they would love to wake up to a cup of this, I sure would!

Angie

Thursday 4th of October 2018

I love mulled cider this time of the year... I need to make some soon.

Stine Mari | Ginger with Spice

Friday 5th of October 2018

Me too!

Cassie

Thursday 4th of October 2018

This sounds so good, still a bit too hot out for hot apple cider here. Also your photos are so beautiful

Stine Mari | Ginger with Spice

Friday 5th of October 2018

It's super cold here! Thank you so much, Cassie.

Holly

Thursday 4th of October 2018

Wow, this looks so yummy! I have a lot of Norwegian history in my family, so I'd love to try this and gløgg!

Stine Mari | Ginger with Spice

Friday 5th of October 2018

That is so interesting! I have a few Norwegian (especially Christmas treats) recipes up on the blog. And just ask if you want to know anything about Norwegian food. :)

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