Happy Thirsty Thursday, Readers!
My sister, Beth, always says: “Butter makes it better!” While I have made hot apple cider recipes in the past like this Warm Vanilla Spiced Cider, I wondered what would happen if I added butter to it, like a vintage hot buttered rum recipe.
I know it sounds weird, but think of all the butter that is in a pie crust.
Well, here’s what happened.
Let me tell you, Beth is right, butter does indeed make it better! This cider tastes like a Fall in a cup, or being wrapped in a warm blanket, or binge watching Gilmore Girls (did you hear about the revival?), or taking a nap with a cool breeze coming in through an open window.
Long story short, you’ll love it. The recipe is easy, and I have included step by step photos to help you along (you even get a sneak peak at my beautiful new countertops).
Hot Buttered Cider (makes two servings)
2 1/2 cups apple cider or unfiltered apple juice
3 Tablespoons butter
2 Tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
juice of half a lemon
a pinch of ground ginger
a pinch of ground nutmeg
1/2 a teaspoon of vanilla
In a sauce pan over medium heat, add butter.
Whisk in brown sugar until incorporated.
Into the sauce pan, add apple cider, lemon, vanilla, ginger, and nutmeg. Remove from heat.
In two mugs, place cinnamon sticks.
Pour hot cider over cinnamon sticks.
Enjoy on a cool Autumn day with a friend. This recipe could easily be multiplied and kept warm in a crock pot for a party!
