These Apple Cider Recipes Are All So Warm and Cozy (2024)

Apple cider plays a key role in this comforting dessert. It creates steam to help the apples cook evenly and it reduces into a sweet, syrupy glaze that makes the whole dish sing.

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These warm and cozy doughnuts will bring back memories of picking apples as a kid. They were always the best part of the experience! This recipe can be baked or fried—either way, they're a delicious treat.

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Who says sangria is just for summer?! This recipe proves that apple cider, apple brandy and dry white wine can make for fun fall entertaining, too.

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These cookies wouldn't be the same without the apple cider frosting drizzled over the top. They look impressive and they're sure to be a hit at your next school bake sale!

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Ree likes to make her own homemade cider by juicing the apple herself. "It gives the cider a nice pulpy quality," she says. But you can also use store-bought cider if you’re in a pinch.

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Both applesauce and apple cider make an appearance in these cute fall cupcakes. The applesauce is used in the batter while the cider is added to the whipped frosting.

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Along with fresh apples, you'll need apple cider (or juice) to make homemade applesauce. We like adding brown sugar and cinnamon, too, but you can always mix in nutmeg, maple syrup or allspice.

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Bourbon is known for having notes of butterscotch and caramel so it's the perfect alcoholic addition to a warm and cozy mug of cider. Add cinnamon sticks and orange peel for even more fall flavor.

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Sweet, sticky and loaded with apple cider flavor—this syrup is perfect for pouring over your favorite pancake recipes, waffles or anything you like to use syrup on! Don't be shy with it!

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These crisp chicken thighs are nestled in a savory apple cider sauce with tender fresh apples that add a hint of sweetness. They'll look beautiful on any fall dinner table.

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A sweet and tangy apple cider vinegar dressing helps to soften the kale and give it a ton of flavor in this hearty harvest salad. You can serve it as a side dish or add chicken on top to make it a meal.

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These soft-baked, cake-y apple cider cookies get rolled in an easy cinnamon-sugar topping before being filled with a cozy brown sugar filling.

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You only need three ingredients and less than five minutes to make this scrumptious treat. But if you want to step things up, try topping the milkshakes with whipped cream and caramel.

Get the Apple Cider Milkshakes recipe at Amanda's Cookin.

The warm, spiced flavors of apple cider, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg all shine through in these seasonal waffles. Try them with a generous smear of salted maple butter.

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This moist, spiced bundt cake is basically like a giant apple cider donut! Share a slice with a friend over a mug of warm apple cider.

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Juicy pork shoulder gets meltingly tender when braised in a mixture of apple cider, apple cider vinegar and chicken stock. There's also fennel and fresh apple slices for good measure.

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Instead of orange juice (which is typical in mimosas), this bubbly beverage is made with apple cider and brandy. We especially love the cinnamon sugar around the rim of the glass.

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This cake is rustic and elegant at the same time! The moist and fluffy cake layers are infused with apple cider and the buttercream is made with cinnamon and maple syrup.

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Whether you're looking for an easy Thanksgiving recipe or a weeknight dinner, this turkey breast is perfect for any occasion of the season.

Get the Roast Turkey Breast with Spiced Apple Cider Glaze recipe at The Noshery.

Here's an even easier way to make homemade apple cider: Use your Instant Pot! This recipe is great for mocktails with the whole family.

Get the Instant Pot Apple Cider recipe at Julie's Eats and Treats.

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