Spiced Cider Mix (Regular, Sugar-Free & Gift Jar Options)
This homemade spiced cider mix is warm, cozy, and pantry-friendly — perfect for simmering with apple juice or apple cider all season long. It stores beautifully in mason jars, makes a thoughtful gift, and lets you control the sweetness and spice without store-bought packets.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- ½ cup ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Break up the brown sugar so there are no hard lumps.
- In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar and all spices.
- Stir well until evenly mixed.
- Funnel the mixture into a wide-mouth pint mason jar.
- Seal tightly and store in a cool, dry place.
- How to Use
- With apple juice:
- Add 2–3 tablespoons mix to 1 quart apple juice.
- Heat gently until steaming. Do not boil.
- With apple cider:
- Add 1½–2 tablespoons mix to 1 quart apple cider.
- Heat gently until steaming. Do not boil.
- Stir well before serving, as spices may settle.
Notes
Sugar-Free Spiced Cider Mix Option
To make this recipe sugar-free, replace the brown sugar with one of the following:
1 cup brown monk fruit sweetener
or
1 cup erythritol brown blend
or
¾ cup allulose brown blend