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Hot: Festive Spiced Cider

Source of Recipe


The Seattle Times






List of Ingredients



• 14 cinnamon sticks, 3-1/2 inches each, divided
  
• 8 whole cloves
  
• 1 tsp whole allspice
  
• 3 quarts cider
  
• 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  
• 1 orange
  
• Ground nutmeg, for garnish
  






Instructions



1. Tie 2 cinnamon sticks, the cloves and allspice in a cheesecloth bag.
   
   
2. In a large saucepan, combine the cider and sugar; heat 5 to 6 minutes. Add the spice bag and simmer 15 minutes. Remove the bag.
   
   
3. Cut the orange into 6 slices and cut each slice in half. Place 1/2 slice orange in each cup, pour in the hot cider, sprinkle with nutmeg and add a cinnamon stick for a stirrer.
   
   Makes 12 servings.