Spiced apple cider - sl 11/85

2 -1/2 quart

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½gallonApple cider
1cupSugar
2teaspoonsWhole cloves
1eachWhole nutmeg
2cupsOrange juice
½cupLemon juice
½cupApple brandy (optional)
Cinnamon sticks

Directions

Combine apple cider and sugar in a Dutch oven. Tie cloves and nutmeg in a cheesecloth bag; add to cider mixture. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Remove spice bag, and add juices. Stir in brandy, if desired. Simmer until heated. Serve with cinnamon-stick stirrers. Yield: 2-½ quarts.

From Linda Gellatly of North Carolina, in November, 1985"Southern Living" Typos by Jeff Pruett

Submitted By JEFF PRUETT On 11-01-95