Hot Apple Pineapple Cider

Name: Hot Apple Pineapple Cider
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8-10 servings.
Ingredients: 1 medium navel orange, cut into 1/2-inch slices; 50 to 60 whole cloves; 6 cups apple cider or juice; 1 cinnamon stick (4 inches); 2-1/4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice; 1/4 cup honey; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; Additional cinnamon sticks, optional

A hot beverage like this is savored here when chilly weather returns after summer. The clove-studded orange slices are so attractive. —SueGronholz

Ingredients

1 medium navel orange, cut into 1/2-inch slices
50 to 60 whole cloves
6 cups apple cider or juice
1 cinnamon stick (4 inches)
2-1/4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Additional cinnamon sticks, optional

Directions

Cut orange slices in half. Using a wooden toothpick, poke holes in the peel of each orange slice at 1/2-in. intervals. Insert a clove into each hole; set aside.
In a large saucepan, bring apple juice and cinnamon stick to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the pineapple juice, honey, lemon juice, zest and nutmeg; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minute.
Discard cinnamon stick. Garnish with orange slices. Serve warm with additional cinnamon sticks for stirrers if desired.