Elderberry Mulled Cider Recipe
This fragrant mulled cider features the health benefits of elderberries. A great way to warm up and boost the immune system in cooler months!
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 159kcal
Equipment
- Large pot
- Mesh strainer or cheesecloth
Ingredients
- 1 gallon apple cider
- ¼ cup dried elderberries
- 1 lemon (sliced)
- 1 orange (sliced)
- 5 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tsp whole cloves
- apple slices (for garnish, optional)
- orange slices (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Add the apple cider, elderberries, fruit slices, and spices to a large pot or Dutch oven.
- Bring to a boil then reduce to very low heat for an hour.
- Once the cider is fragrant, strain out the spices and fruit with a strainer or cheesecloth. These can be composted.
- Ladle the cider into mugs, garnish as desired, and drink warm.
- Store any leftovers in the fridge and reheat on the stove before serving or try it cold.
Notes
- You can also make this in the slow cooker. Add the ingredients and cook on low heat for 3-4 hours.
- Do not add uncooked, dried elderberries as a garnish. Elderberries can cause digestive issues if not cooked first.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 367mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg