Hot Mulled Cider
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Total Time: 30 mins
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Hands-on Time: 15 mins
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Makes: 4 servings
There is nothing that says "it's fall" better than the cinnamony scent of mulled cider simmering on the stovetop. The star of this recipe is Frontier Cinnamon Sticks — with cloves, nutmeg, honey and the citrusy touch of lemon and orange peels. This cider makes a wonderfully warming beverage on a brisk fall day.
Ingredients
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2 lemon peels, in large strips*
2 orange peels, in large strips*
6 Frontier Co-op Cinnamon Sticks
1 1/4 cups honey
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 cups lemon juice, heated
2 quarts good-quality apple cider
24 Frontier Co-op Cloves
1 teaspoon Frontier Co-op Ground Nutmeg
Directions
1. In large saucepan, combine the lemon peels, orange peels, and 2 cinnamon sticks with the honey (or sugar) and water.
2. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil. Especially when using sugar, stir well to ensure all the sugar dissolves.
3. Reduce heat and simmer an additional 10 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and strain through a fine strainer or several layers of cheesecloth.
5. Place back over low heat and add the warm lemon juice and the cider. Heat until hot but not boiling over.
6. Serve in mugs with an additional 4 cinnamon stick.
Notes:
*Organic peels recommended, but either way, wash outside well
