Homemade Hot Apple Cider Spice Mix recipe with printable gift tag – the perfect easy DIY Christmas gift. Stir into hot apple cider for a delicious drink!
My sister in law gave a jar full of an amazing apple cider spice mix for Christmas last year. I loved it so much I hardly dared to use any of it because I was scared I’d run out of it too fast. But of course it eventually happened and I had to recreate it in my kitchen.
It turned into this recipe for homemade Hot Apple Cider Cinnamon Spice Mix, which is so easy to make with just a few ingredients.
This makes for the perfect DIY Christmas food gift! I like to gift it with a bottle of nice apple juice (or red wine!) that people can stir this into. It’s always very well received.
If you want to make this as a gift, check out the section below for my packaging instructions, and to download my label for printing and using.
Recommended gift packaging
Please note: I used 8-oz jars for the images, but you can use 4-oz jars just as well if it’s for a small present, or if you’re making a large amount (eg as party favors).
For an apple juice to gift these with, these look nice (and can be prime’d in fast if you’re as last minute with your gifts as I often am ?):
Click here to download the printable labels.
Click here to download the printable labels with the METRIC serving size.
Don’t worry, you don’t need to enter your eMail address or anything to get them, they’re absolutely free from me to you.
Serving tips
I mostly use this in my Crockpot Hot Apple Cider! But it’s also delicious in red wine, cranberry juice or even sprinkled on top of muffin batter or to dip Snickerdoodles in!
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Printable recipe
Hot Apple Cider Cinnamon Spice Mix
Recipe details
Equipment
- see notes for my recommended gift packaging
Ingredients
- 4 cups sugar
- 4 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ½ tablespoon ground nutmeg
- ½ tablespoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and fill into individual jars.
- Use about 1 tablespoon per quart of liquid. Less sweet liquids (like wine or cranberry juice) can use a little more.
Pat says
Love it! Perfect DIY quick shareable treat of great warm seasonal flavors. I will give to girlfriends, and ready to use for a hostess gift, may pair with a bottle of wine!
Suzanne says
Do you have a measurement amount should someone want to add it to a mug/glass of apple juice etc ?
Nora says
Hi Suzanne! If you’re looking to add the Hot Apple Cider Cinnamon Spice Mix to a single mug of apple juice, a good starting point is about ½ teaspoon per 8-ounce cup. This should give you a nice balance of flavors. Feel free to adjust to your taste—add a little more if you like it spicier or a bit less if you prefer a milder flavor. Enjoy your cozy drink!
Kathy says
i made this added it to my dried apple powder tasted just like alpine apple cider mix
DeeDee says
I would love to know how you make the apple powder, please and thank you
Rita Smith says
that’s what I thought ! I added 1 cup of apples(dehydrated and powdered)!!!
Janie Gray says
We had a neighborhood gathering on a cool day. I chose to make Hot Apple Cider using this Cinnamon Spice Mix. It was delicious and a huge hit! I am making more to give as Christmas gifts.
Michell says
Can you substitute splenda for the sugar in this?
Nora says
Michell, other readers have done so before and found it to work just fine – but I haven’t personally tried it! I would recommend making up/testing a small amount first to see if it’s to your taste. Hope this helps!