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Hot Mulled Cider

Name: Hot Mulled Cider
Prep time: 10
Cook time: 110

5 out of 5 stars (based on 11 reviews)

10 min prep

110 min total

16 servings

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7 ingredients

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1 small navel orange
12 whole cloves
1 piece star anise (optional)
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root, cut into 8 slices
6-8 allspice berries
3 cinnamon sticks
1 gallon unpasteurized non-alcoholic apple cider

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

120 cals

Fat

0 g

Saturated Fat

0 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

0 g

Monounsaturated Fat

0 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Sugar

25 g

Fiber

1 g

Protein

0 g

Sodium

11 mg

Directions

Stud the orange all over with the cloves. Set aside. Place the star anise, ginger root, and allspice berries on a square of cheesecloth and tie to make a bag. This will secure the spices.
In large pot (at least 5 quarts), place the cinnamon sticks, orange studded with cloves, and the spice bag. Pour the cider over them. Bring to a low simmer over a medium-high heat. Cover, and lower the heat. Cook at a low simmer for 1½ to 2 hours. (See Chef Tips if using a slow cooker.)
When ready to serve, carefully remove the spice bag, cinnamon sticks, and the orange — the orange will be very soft. You may have to strain the cider if too many of the spices have escaped. Return to the stove and keep warm on a very low heat. Serve hot.

Chef Tips

If a large slow cooker is available, follow recipe as above but cook for 4 hours.

Put the spices into a metal tea strainer if a big one is handy.

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Hot Mulled Cider