5 Yummy Recipes to Make the Most of National Apple Cider Day

Today might be the most fall day of the season. Nov. 18 marks National Apple Cider Day—and no one can resist this warm, spicy drink on a cold evening.

But did you know you can do more with apple cider than drink it? For National Apple Cider Day, use your batch to make one of these creative recipes, from morning pancakes to tasty braised pork for dinner.

Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder by So Much Food

Yes! You can make anything savory, even apple cider. For your next fall dinner, add a splash of apple cider to create this braised pork shoulder by So Much Food. As the author describes, it's the definition of comfort food with extra tender meat. The apple cider adds the tiniest amount of tartness to enhance all your seasonings.

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Apple Cider Pancakes by The Speckled Palate

Are you someone who prefers sweet to savory breakfast? You'll appreciate these Apple Cider Pancakes from The Speckled Palate. This recipe uses apple cider and applesauce to highlight your favorite fall flavor. And it gets better—you'll also get caramelized apples on top.

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Cider Cheese Fondue by Taste of Home

Apples and cheese are one of those flavor combinations we wouldn't expect to enjoy so much, but it works very well. Honestly, it's the perfect marriage between sweet and savory (or even umami) because each food isn't too intense in its taste. You'll understand when you try this robust Cider Cheese Fondue from Taste of Home.

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Fried Apple Cider Donuts by Sarah's Day Off

If you live near an apple orchard, you've probably had apple cider donuts at least once in your lifetime. You'll also know they're the best donut flavor. It has a comforting blend of cinnamon sugar with subtle apple tones.

With this recipe from Sarah's Day Off, you can bring that unique flavor to your home, and it's surprisingly not hard to make.

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Homemade Apple Cider by The Cookie Rookie

Of course, we couldn't complete this list without including one no-frills apple cider recipe. Thanks to The Cookie Rookie, it's super simple (even for beginners) to create the iconic drink from the comfort of your kitchen. All you need is a stove and an assortment of seasonings—she's perfectly selected the best ingredients to have the most flavorful apple cider you can imagine.

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