Gluten-Free Mulled Apple Cider
Fresh apple cider simmered with whole cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and orange slices. A warm, alcohol-free Thanksgiving drink made with whole spices and 100 percent apple cider, with no premixed spice packets.
Part of our Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Recipes collection.
At a glance: This easy drinks and smoothies recipe yields 8 servings in about 35 minutes (5 min prep, 30 min cook). It uses 7 ingredients — including fresh apple cider, orange, cinnamon sticks — and walks through 4 steps. Updated . Browse more drinks and smoothies recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Mulled Apple Cider: When preparing this drinks and smoothies recipe, whole cinnamon sticks, cloves and star anise are naturally free of gluten, but bulk spices can share scoops with grain products, so buy sealed spices labeled gluten-free. Fresh apple cider is usually just pressed apples, so the label to check is any pre-spiced cider blend.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Mulled Apple Cider: This recipe was developed with gluten-free ingredients and no gluten-containing grains. Check every label yourself, and use gluten-free products where the recipe calls for them.
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Tips & Notes
- Keep it warm in a slow cooker on the low setting for a party.
- Tie the cloves in a small square of cheesecloth so they are easy to fish out.
- Leftovers keep 5 days in the fridge; rewarm gently.
Common questions
How long does Gluten-Free Mulled Apple Cider take?
Gluten-Free Mulled Apple Cider takes about 35 minutes: 5 minutes to prep and 30 minutes to cook, for 8 servings.
What should I check before making Gluten-Free Mulled Apple Cider with celiac disease?
Written with gluten-free ingredients. Use products labeled gluten-free, check labels, and ask your clinician about your own needs.
What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Mulled Apple Cider?
Check fresh apple cider, orange, sliced into rounds, cinnamon sticks before they go into Gluten-Free Mulled Apple Cider. Whole cinnamon sticks, cloves and star anise are naturally free of gluten, but bulk spices can share scoops with grain products, so buy sealed spices labeled gluten-free. Fresh apple cider is usually just pressed apples, so the label to check is any pre-spiced cider blend.
How should leftover Gluten-Free Mulled Apple Cider be stored?
Leftovers keep 5 days in the fridge; rewarm gently.
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