Hot Spiced Cider
Ingredients
- 1 gallon apple cider or apple juice
- 1 cup orange juice
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon orange extract
- ½ teaspoon lemon extract
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 2 teaspoons whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon whole allspice
Directions
In a Dutch oven, combine the first five ingredients. Place the cinnamon sticks, cloves and allspice on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag.
Add to the pan. Cook uncovered, over medium heat for 10–15 minutes or until flavors are blended (do not boil). Discard spice bag.
