Makes:
8 (8 oz.) servings
Total Time:
25 min
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Category:
Beverages
Sub Category: Hot Beverages
what you need
- 8 cups apple cider or apple juice
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 6 inches stick cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon whole allspice
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 8 thin orange wedges (optional)
- 8 whole cloves (optional)
make it
1. In a saucepan combine cider and brown sugar.
2. For spice bag, place cinnamon, allspice, and the 1 teaspoon whole cloves on a double thick, 6-inch -square piece of 100% cotton cheesecloth. Bring corners together and tie with a clean string. Add bag to cider mixture.
3. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, if desired, stud orange wedges with cloves. Remove spice bag and discard. Serve the cider in mugs with the studded orange wedges, if desired.
Notes
About 145 calories per serving.
