Buttered Orange Cider

Name: Buttered Orange Cider
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 6 cups apple cider or juice; 1/2 medium unpeeled navel orange, sliced; 8 whole allspice; 8 whole cloves; 2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches); 1 orange peel strip (3 inches); 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

On a cool autumn day, this warm spiced beverage from Edna Hoffman of Hebron, Indiana offers comforting flavor. Plus, it simmers in a jiffy. Have some leftover cider? “Use it instead of water when making lemon or orange gelatin,” Edna recommends.

Ingredients

6 cups apple cider or juice
1/2 medium unpeeled navel orange, sliced
8 whole allspice
8 whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
1 orange peel strip (3 inches)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the cider and orange slices. Place the allspice, cloves, cinnamon sticks and orange peel 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 15-20 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter and cinnamon. Discard spice bag. Ladle cider into mugs; dot with butter mixture.