I made this Apple Pie Cider Sweet ‘N Low recipe as a sponsored post for the Socialstars #donthesitaste campaign. Opinions are my own.
As the weather turns fall’ish and the air becomes crisper, I start to crave the comforting flavors of apple, cinnamon, maple and ginger, especially when they’re served warm.
One of my favorite fall drinks is apple pie cider, and over here we love it heated up, but it’s also quite delicious when chilled. There’s also the option of serving it as a cocktail — it’s a party favorite!
This year I decided to make it with zero calorie Sweet ‘N Low sweetener in an effort to reduce the calories and therefore the guilt, and I’m so happy with how it turned out.
The sweetness is just right, and since Sweet ‘N Low is diabetic friendly, I know I can not only serve it at parties, but I can bring it when I go tailgating with my bestie.
Apple Pie Cider
Ingredients
- 1/2 gallon apple cider
- 1/2 gallon apple juice
- 24 packets Sweet 'N Low sweetener
- 6 cinnamon sticks
- Pinch of nutmeg
- *Optional: 1 750ml bottle Captain Morgan Spiked Rum
Instructions
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Stir together apple cider, apple juice, Sweet 'N Low, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large pot. Bring to a boil; simmer gently for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Serve with a cinnamon stick in each glass.
Recipe Notes
For the spiked version, add rum to the cooled cider mixture.
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Jenny says
What a perfect drink for fall. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday!
Karly says
This looks so yummy! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
CJ Huang says
Love apple cider, and those cinnamon sticks in yours look just wonderful. 🙂
Alayna @AlaynasCreations says
Apple cider is a must at our house this time of year. Thanks for sharing with us at the #HomeMattersParty link party.
B @ Sequin Notebook says
Hot apple cider is my go-to beverage at this time of year…it’s so cozy! We’re hosting our monthly cocktail link-up at The Sequin Notebook today, and would love for you to stop by and share this autumnal favorite!
Mila says
Thank you for linking up last week!
Your post has been featured 🙂
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Mila
Vickie @Vickie's Kitchen and Garden says
I love hot apple cider. I like how you mixed apple juice and cider sounds like a great flavor! Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty
Rachel @ Slim Life says
Apple cider is love! It looks so refreshing! I will definitely try this and try to mix other juices as well. Thanks for the recipe 🙂
eliz frank says
That is quite the inviting drink… I don’t drink alcohol but I love Apple Cider… Looks delicious! 🙂
Erinn S says
That looks like the perfect cold winter night drink!
Sharon G. Cobb says
This recipe looks delish! Cider is one of my favorite winter treats!
Debra says
This sounds so amazing! I love Apple Cider. It is my favorite winter treat!
Sophie S says
Love this! And I am definitely going to be adding this to our fall fest recipe list. We were already thinking of some sort of cider punch or something.
Mimi says
This is one of the reasons I love this time of the year. I’ve never heard of Apple Pie Cider but I love apple pie so it has to be yummy.
Jonathan Key says
This is a great time of the year for Apple Pie Cider! Going to maybe make this over the weekend.
Chantal says
Wow this looks so yummy! I love apple cider but you just took it to a new level!
lisa @bitesforbabies says
This looks so comforting and delicious! I love apple pie anything! My kids would love this!
lisa says
This sounds like a great fall drink! It would be nice to sip in front of a fire or a football game!
Lesley F says
Can’t wait to try this one! Looks delicious
Olivia @ Olivia's Cuisine says
Yes!!! I love Apple cider. It is the perfect Fall drink.
Amber NElson says
This looks like the perfect fall recipe. I have to try!
Autumn says
Apple cider is one of my favorite go tos every fall! Sounds like a nice and easy recipe :). I honestly didn’t know how easy it was to make homemade apple cider!!
Dogvills says
That looks so delicious! I’ve never tried making an apple cider at home. I will save your recipe.
Shell says
I love apple cider in the fall! I’d definitely add the Captain to it. Or apple or caramel vodka.
Dhemz Apdian - Dias says
oh, wow! That looks refreshing and sounds tasty. I might try this recipe.
Bonnie @ Living a Fit and Full Life says
Yumm! This looks so good!
Nicole Escat says
Looks so tasty apple, I wanna try it.
Jessic says
Mmmmmm… this is one of my favourite autumn treats. I just love it!
Shannon Peterson says
This sounds like the perfect fall drink! Yum!
Travel Blogger says
My husband would love this! He looks forward to apple pie and apple cider season all year long.
Catherine Curti says
I really miss my mom’s apple pie cider, it’s really delicious.
Rachel Hirst (Umeandthekids) says
This looks like a fantastic drink to have warm on Halloween and bonfire night to warm us up on those cold nights.
Jasmine says
yummy! I love all things fall and this definitely a fall treat
Britni says
Apple cider reminds me of my mom! This recipe looks delicious. I think it is the perfect time of year to try it!
Anna C. says
That looks delicious! I’m always on the hunt for new Autumn drinks! 😀
I have to try this one!
Stephanie says
Wow, I bet with the addition of rum this apple cider will really spice you up! I love drinking mulled cider.
jenn says
Grab a cozy blankie, sit me by the fireplace and spike mine up! I love this take on a favorite fall drink!
kerrie says
I can almost smell this through my screen. One of my favorite fall drinks for sure.
Chrystal | YUM eating says
YUM in my tum! We love apple cider around here and make batches of it all fall long. My hubs has family who own an apple orchard. We tend to get a bit overloaded.
Wandering Carol says
I’d probably make it with less sweetener as I don’t love really sweet drinks, but what a way to bring in fall. Nice.
Uplifting Families says
Yummy, this sounds delicious. I haven’t had apple cider in a long time.
Lorane says
I’ve had regular Cider but not Apple Pie Cider! It looks so good and I would definitely like to try it. Its great that you used Sweet N’low as a sweetener instead of regular sugar
Chrystal | YUM eating says
It is so good. You should really try it sometime! You wont be disappointed.
Censie says
Yum! These turned out great. Going to try it when the weather finally turns fall here!
Tracey says
I love cider but the only thing stopping me from drinking or making it is the sugar. I love this no sugar alternative!
Kristi says
We love Apple cider here and our neighbor has more apples than they know what to do with so this is perfect timing.
kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says
This looks delicious! I love the smooth caramel color–YUM!
Valerie says
This sounds delicious! It would be perfect for a fall evening!
Tatanisha Pitts-Worthey says
This sounds so good! I like it warm and I can’t wait to try this!
Erika says
Oh I love the season offerings of fall. Cider with mulled spices. Anything with pumpkin too!
MsCrookedHalo says
It’s apple cider season again! Yay! Oh, and this one takes like apple pie..Mmmm.
Jeanine says
This looks and sounds just delicious. I love apple cider. I haven’t had it in years though, this is a good reason to! Yum
Melissa says
I love the Fall but sometimesit gets a little chilly. I love having yummy drinks like this to warm me up!
Mykidsguide says
One of the reasons why I love fall is because of this drink. I will make some later.
Dogvills says
I like mine heated up as well. Perfect for a chilly weather.
Rebekah says
Yum! I adore good apple cider in the fall and winter, can’t wait to try out your recipe.
Tee says
I love appie cider! Thanks for sharing. I think I’ll try serving it cold this year :).
Carolann says
I am in the mood for anything with apples in it. This looks so darn yummy too!
Claudia Krusch says
I’ve never tried it, love Apple Cider. I’m sure it’s amazing! Can’t wait to try it!
Rosey says
Apple pie cider, whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat??? I am all over this one, what a fun way to entertain the family too! This is the perfect Fall drink.
Claudette says
Fall and apple pie anything absolutely goes hand in hand. Thanks for the idea for another great use of one of my favourite things. 🙂
The L's Mum says
oh what a fabulous party drink. I love the sound of it and I think it would taste so yummy. Thanks for sharing.
Nikki (Nicole) says
I’ve never tried it, apple is my favorite. I’m sure I would love it.
Annemarie LeBlanc says
I just keep coming back to your site to show this apple pie cider drink to my friends. They like it too and will be making it when they get home.
Ourfamilyworld says
That looks so delicious. I’ve never tried making it on my own. I will try your recipe.
Victoria says
My hubby would loves an home made apple cider and this recipe sounds great i will try this recipe.
e says
This recipe will be perfect for the fall season. It’s also a plus that it can be made diabetic friendly too.
Jasmine Watts says
Yummm… it looks so amazing!! I will try apple cider home made one!!
Italia Caruso says
I love this recipe! definitely!
Candy O says
Apple pie cider sounds like fall to me! I can’t wait to try it and use Sweet n Low as a sugar replacement!
Patrice says
I have never try apple cider home made one. The once I have try taste bitter. I am going to try apple pie cider like the name …Your ingredient is doable. Thanks for sharing.
Christi says
Mmmm love apple cider! Thanks for the great recipe – I’ll be filing this away to use soon, since fall is finally here!
Tiany - Social Savvy Mom says
This is great! There’s nothing like a good apple cider and I have yet to find one. The kind you get from the grocery store is never very good, will have to try this recipe. Thank you, happy fall!
rika says
agree.. i love homemade Apple cider
Crystal & Comp says
This sounds awesome! I love that it is diabetic friendly. I bet it smells and tastes divine!
Nancy @ Whispered Inspirations says
Mmm, this looks so good! Perfect for this weather!
Maggie says
Oh my, this sounds delious and right up our alley! We love cider in the fall!
Angie Scheie says
Hot Apple Cider is one of my favorites this time of year! It’s CRAZY how much sugar Starbucks has in their caramel apple spice,so making your own like this is the way to go!
Kiwi says
I love season drinks! I would love to recreate this Apple Cider sip!
Annemarie LeBlanc says
This has won its place in my recipe list. I love sipping a hot cup of apple cider. It is so relaxing.
Betsy @ Happily Ever After, Etc. says
Ohhh I love apple cider so I bet I would just adore this apple pie cider! I will definitely have to try it out… thanks for the idea!
Ann Bacciaglia says
This looks so delicious. I love a nice hot cup of apple cider. I will have to give this recipe a try.
Pam Stultz says
These look perfect for those crisp fall nights.
Danielle H says
This looks so yummy. I prefer my apple cider chilled, but my hubby would love this.
Lesley says
Apple Pie Cider looks amazing! Perfect for the upcoming holiday season.
Chubskulit Rose says
What a nice treat for Fall! This sounds very good so I would love to try this.
Carol Cassara says
I have to make this. It’s almost october, so why not? And it’s fall!
Amber NElson says
This sounds so good. I like the sound of apple pie right now!
Joely Smith says
Ohhh yes! Today is one of those days where Apple Pie Cider would surely hit the spot! I think it would be amazing spiked too! I will have to try Sweet N’ Low in some recipes this Fall I have not used it in years. Thanks for suggesting that!
Toughcookiemommy says
The days are becoming perfect for enjoying apple cider. I can’t wait until the days start to get cooler.
Joely Smith says
I know! My favorite time of year 🙂
Scarlet says
I love apple cider. I bet this hot apple cider makes the house smell so good!
arvin says
Awesome! I like the optional Rum
Penny says
I love that you can serve it cold as well. Here in Sunny Florida it stays hot all the way through fall. Looks yummy!
ricci says
Oh wow!! This sounds delicious!! I love fall and everything about it, including fall drinks.
Ora Lee Gurr says
This sounds scrumptious. Sweet N Low in an Apple Pie Cider recipe for a group mean I can make enough for friends to enjoy, even the ones who can’t have sugar.
crystal says
I use it for my father-in-law, but it’s so tasty that none of us mind the swap.
Jenn @ EngineerMommy says
This sounds amazing! I’d love to try this!
Caroline says
I’ve never tried apple cider before. This looks delicious!
Annemarie LeBlanc says
This is a perfect drink to have while relaxing on a lazy fall afternoon. I love that it is very easy to make and preparation is quick – just the right thing when you suddenly have guests in the house.
Pam says
Boy that sounds good. It looks even better. What a great fall drink to have after a good football game. I will take mine spiked please.
Mistee Dawn says
Yum! Looks delicious! My hubby LOVES cider, so I know he will love this! Will definitely be making some.
Jaclyn Anne says
This sounds like a great twist to the classic Hot Apple Cider! Yum!
Seattle Travel Blogger says
Spiked is they I would go with this! Seems like a perfect fall party drink.
Marcie W. says
I always appreciate a beverage that can help me connect to the season and this one sounds perfect for fall. It’s great that I can make a batch, set some aside for the kids and add some alcohol for the adults too.
Kelly Hutchinson says
Oh wow, this looks absolutely delicious! I have never had apple cider, but I want some now!
Jenn says
This is the perfect drink for a fall afternoon with friends. I love the twist you added by putting half apple juice and half cider. I can’t wait to tyr it!
Penelope says
My father-in-law has diabetes, and I’m always on the hunt for recipes to enjoy with him when he comes over. I know this will be a great treat for all of us.
Crystal says
This is perfect for those of us who are still experiencing rather uncomfortable temperatures. I want it to be fall, but it’s hard to get into the spirit of the season when it’s 90 degrees outside. Chilled cider for me!
coolchillmom says
I love that you can serve it in so many ways!
Way to go Sweet n Low for supporting these great organizations for children
Amanda says
This sounds like such a great recipe. I absolutely love apple cider and would love to drink this next to a roaring fire.
Lady Lilith says
Nice. This sounds like such a great treat. Perfect for fall time.
Lori Felix says
Now that fall is finally here, I am back to enjoying warm drinks at night. Your apple pie cider sounds delicious so I will definitely be making it soon.
tiaras and tantrums says
your image of it is so pretty – my kiddos love apple cider – and I keep thinking each year I might like it, but meh – this is one drink I just do not like (although i don’t even like apple juice)
Amber C. says
I have just recently started to like apple cider and this sounds DELICIOUS! I can’t wait to make it! I LOVE fall!
Debbie Denny says
I like apple pie cider. When we can my apple pie filling, we usually pull some of the juice off
tara pittman says
Fall is a great time for cider. We always drink cider at Christmas time too.
Heather lawrence says
Oh that looks yummy!!
I would love a spiked glass of this apple pie cider to enjoy around the fire.
What a great way to spend a weekend!
Kathy says
This looks very delicious. I love apple cider! I really like the different twist on this recipe. I’m going to have to try this out soon.
Dina says
Apple Pie cider sign me up! I’d love to have a drink like that during this fun Fall times!
Marya says
This looks wonderful! Tomorrow is going to by my “Apple” baking day, so I should try this!!
Elizabeth O. says
This drink is definitely perfect for the fall! I love that it’s served with a cinnamon stick. The ingredients are easy to find and the recipe can be followed without difficulty!
Sicorra@NotNowMomsBusy says
I know it would be delicious, but I have never tried a cider.
Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert says
Cider is a great fall drink! It really has a lot of the flavors of the season!
Catherine S says
This sounds so yummy. I always look forward to the cooler weather which means hot drinks. I can’t wait to make this cider recipe.
Pam says
Sounds like a perfect fall drink. I love that you can serve it with or without alcohol.
rika says
Yum… perfect fall recipe! Keep us warm! I love apple cider and try to limit my sugar intake ! I’ll use Sweet n Low
Alli says
I really like apple cider in the fall and winter, especially around the holidays. I need to watch calories during this season, so I’ll try your recipe. Looks delish!
Rebecca Bryant says
i have been craving some warm apple cider today. This is so yummy lookign and easy to make.
Melissa says
MMM sounds like a great drink to sip while sitting outside on a fall day. I like that it can be for adults or kids.
Ronda Ogilvie says
I’ll take mine spiked please! I bet these make your house smell awesome too!!
Cole says
First of all, love those mugs! Second of all, this looks SOOO delicious!
{Erica}EverythingMomandBaby says
Mmmm…I’d make this spiked and bring it with me as I take the kids trick or treating 😉
Tammy says
Oh Liz. I was just looking for a recipe for apple cider. Thanks for sharing this because I will sure be making this for sure.
Jeanette says
I love apple drinks (whether it is cider or juice), I think I would leave out the sugar (I get sweeted out quickly) I think we will try this during our halloween party!
chelsea jacobs says
This sounds incredible!
Sojourner says
This looks and sounds perfect! I’m going to try this recipe, minus the sweet and low.
Kristen from The Road to Domestication says
Oh my goodness! YUMMY!!! I’m gonna try this over the weekend!
Maureen says
I guess I don’t understand the need for the Sweet and Low. Both apple cider and apple juice are sweet enough. I think I ‘ll skip the fake sugar but do the rest.
Noelle d says
Oh wow. This sounds so good!!!!
Thanks for sharing, now I want some. .i bet it would be great with a little captain. 😉
Ken says
Wow my favourite, apple cider! Looks tasty!
Cinny says
Apple cider, cinnamon…all things that are my favourite! I really need to make this soon.
Toughcookiemommy says
I love anything that is apple flavored, especially in the Fall. This is probably perfect for warming up on a cold evening.
GiGi Eats says
APPLE PIE CIDAR?!??!?! I be getting DRUNK tonight! LMFAO!
Chanelle says
Hahah! Enjoy!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
I love that you used Sweet N Low in here. I am all for cutting down on calories when I can 🙂
Kristi says
It’s the apple season for sure. This sounds wonderful! I am eating apple crisp as I type this! 🙂
Scott says
Hopefully it’ll stay warm and we won’t need drinks like this. I know the cold is coming though, so good idea to have this recipe on hand.
Chelley @ A is For Adelaide says
I LOVE Fall! It is the best time for hot beverages! I can’t wait to try this recipe out in our new home!
Michele says
I never thought of adding Sweet n Low to apple cider–what a great idea for diabetics like me–apples have enough natural sugar-I don’t need any extra!! This recipe sounds delicious and I think hot would be my choice.
Jessica Harlow says
This sounds amazing…I can almost smell it from your photos! lol I love the added touch of a cinnamon stick in each glass!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Cinnamon sticks were invented to go in drinks like this – I am convinced of it.