Hot Spiced Cider
The expected seasonal spice blend of cinnamon, allspice, and cloves makes this hot drink popular during autumn and winter.
Ingredients
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8 cups apple cider or apple juice
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¼ – 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
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6 stick cinnamon
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1 teaspoon whole allspice
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1 teaspoon whole cloves
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Small apple slices
Directions
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In a saucepan combine cider and brown sugar. For spice bag, tie cinnamon, allspice, and cloves in double layer of 100-percent-cotton cheesecloth. Add the spice bag to the cider mixture.
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Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the spice bag; discard. Serve cider in mugs with small apple slices, if desired. Makes 8 (about 8-ounce) servings.
To Serve in Apple Mugs
Cut the tops off of 8 very large apples (about 3 1/2- to 4-inches in diameter). Press 2 1/2-inch ice cream scoop into the cut surface of apple to to form and edge about 1/2 inch thick around the edges of the apples. Use a melon baller to scoop out the center of apples, taking care not to scoop out too close to the bottom and sides of apples. If desired, brush inside "mugs" with lemon juice to prevent browning.