How to Make Hot Mulled Cider in a Microwave (10 Steps)

On a frosty winter day, nothing will warm you from the inside out like a steaming, spicy cup of hot mulled apple cider. It is a snap to make in the microwave and your house will smell wonderful for hours.

Things You'll Need

  • 3/4 cup apple cider or apple juice
  • 1 or 2 whole cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • Whipped cream
  • Nutmeg
  • 1 qt. apple juice or apple cider
  • 3/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
  • Orange slices
  • Whole cloves
  • Cinnamon sticks

Regular Microwave Mulled Cider

  1. Combine apple juice or apple cider with cloves and cinnamon in a microwaveable mug, cup or glass.

  2. Heat in the microwave oven, uncovered, for 2 to 3 minutes.

  3. Garnish with whipped cream and nutmeg.

  4. Makes one cup.

Spicy Microwave Mulled Cider

  1. Mix the apple juice or apple cider in a microwaveable container.

  2. Pour the hot mixture into heavy mugs.

  3. Stick a few whole cloves into the orange slices.

  4. Put an orange slice in each mug.

  5. Add one cinnamon stick to each serving.

  6. Recipe makes 4 or 5 servings.