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Christmas: Mulled Cider

Source of Recipe


Better Homes and Gardens, December 1996






List of Ingredients



• 8 cups apple cider or apple juice
  
• 2 to 4 Tbsp packed brown sugar
  
• 2 cardamom pods, cracked (about 1/2 tsp seed)
  
• 1 tsp whole allspice
  
• Cinnamon sticks (optional)
  






Instructions



1. In a large saucepan, combine apple cider or juice and brown sugar.
   
   
2. For the spice bag, cut a double thickness of 100% cotton cheesecloth into a 6- or 8-inch square. Place cardamom seeds and whole allspice in the center. Bring up corners; tie with a clean string. Add to cider mixture.
   
   
3. Bring mixture to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for at least 10 minutes. Discard spice bag. To serve, pour Mulled Cider into a large heatproof punch bowl or mugs. If desired, garnish each serving with a cinnamon stick.
   
   Makes 8 (8-ounce) servings.