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Lemony Spiced Cider
02
Nov
Nov
Lemony Spiced Cider
- 6 whole cloves, cracked
- 4 inches stick cinnamon, broken
- 2 2×1-inch strips lemon peel
- 2 cups apple cider or juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Lemon slices, halved (optional)
Directions:
- Tie whole cloves, cinnamon stick, and lemon-peel strips in a 6-inch square of 100 percent cotton cheesecloth.
- In a microwave-safe 4-cup measuring cup, combine apple cider or juice, honey, and the spice bag. Microcook, uncovered, on 100 percent power (high) for 6 to 9 minutes or until boiling, stirring once.
- Microcook, uncovered, on 50 percent power (medium) for 10 minutes to blend flavors. Remove the spice bag.
- Pour into 4 mugs.
- Float a lemon half-slice on top of each serving, if you like.
Variation
- Lemony Spiced Wine: Prepare Lemony Spiced Cider as directed above, except use only 1-1/2 cups of the apple cider. Add 1/2 cup rose wine after removing the spice bag. Microcook, uncovered, on 100 percent power (high) for 30 to 60 seconds or until heated through.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Yields: 4 (6-ounce) servings
From: http://www.midwestliving.com/recipe/drinks/lemony-spiced-cider
