Apple Citrus Cider

Name: Apple Citrus Cider
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings (3 quarts).
Ingredients: 8 cups unsweetened apple juice; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced; 3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches); 6 whole allspice; 6 whole cloves; 4 cups lemon-lime soda

Patricia Aurand of Findlay, Ohio shares her warm, comforting cider with a twist of pineapple and citrus that's just perfect for the season. And this tangy treat will warm hands of all sizes, big or small.

Ingredients

8 cups unsweetened apple juice
3 tablespoons sugar
1 medium lemon, thinly sliced
3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
6 whole allspice
6 whole cloves
4 cups lemon-lime soda

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the apple juice, pineapple juice concentrate, sugar and lemon slices. Place the cinnamon sticks, allspice and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag. Add to pan.
Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes. Discard spice bag. Stir in lemon-lime soda; cook for 4-6 minutes or until heated through (do not boil).