Spiced Citrus Cider Recipe

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What could be better than sipping a tangy cup of this hot cider on a cold winter day? It sure warms the spirits!—Harriet Stichter, Milford, Indiana

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Spiced Citrus Cider Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 1 hour

Yield: 20 Servings

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Ingredients

5 cups water
4 medium lemons, sliced
4 medium oranges, sliced
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
2 teaspoons whole allspice
3 quarts apple cider
1 cup sugar

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring the water, lemons, oranges and spices to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour.
Strain and discard fruit and spices. Transfer citrus mixture to a large soup kettle. Stir in the cider and sugar; heat through. Yield: 20 servings (1 gallon.).

Nutritional Analysis: 3/4 cup(prepared with sugar substitute) equals 94 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 16 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, trace protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fruit.

Originally published as Spiced Citrus Cider in Taste of Home December/January 2005, p9