Semi-Homemade Apple Cider

Have you ever bought apple cider from the store and been disappointed? You think, why didn't I just buy apple juice? Indulge in warm, homemade apple cider and barely lift a finger! Pour a container of store bought apple cider into a crock pot or stove top pot. Drop in 2 whole cinnamon sticks, about 20 whole cloves and 10 whole allspice and let simmer for 1 to 3 hours- Set crock pot on high or stove top to medium heat. YUM! I honestly could not taste the difference between my fresh, homemade apple cider from scratch and this semi-homemade apple cider! Plus, when you serve it straight from a pot, everyone thinks it's homemade! Why would I ever make it from scratch again?!

To make it even easier, you can buy premixed "mulling spices" and add them to the cider instead of the individual. They are pre-measured and delicious! Buy these in the spice aisle or on the Amazon link below.

Save the cinnamon sticks for garnish when you serve the apple cider. It'll impress the pants off your guests-guarunteed!

You can even leave the spices in the apple cider and pour it back into the original container to refrigerate. It continues to taste fresh and perfectly spiced until the expiration date! Enjoy!