Hot Spiced Cider
Next time you're entertaining, stir up a batch of this nicely spiced cider from field editor Kim Wallace of Dover, Ohio. The wonderful aroma will make your guests feel welcome on a chilly day.
SERVINGS
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20
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CATEGORY
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Beverages
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METHOD
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Other stovetop
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PREP |
10 min. |
COOK
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10 min.
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TOTAL
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20 min.
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INGREDIENTS
- 1 gallon apple cider or apple juice
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 2 teaspoons whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon whole allspice
DIRECTIONS
In a Dutch oven, combine the first five ingredients. Place the cinnamon sticks, cloves and allspice on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Add to the pan. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until flavors are blended (do not boil). Discard spice bag. Yield: 4-1/2 quarts.