Mulled Apple Cider

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 half-gallon apple cider
• 3 allspice berries or 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground or fresh ginger
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• Zest of one orange
• 2 whole cloves
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Procedure

1. Heat the apple cider in a medium heavy saucepan over medium heat.
2. Whisk in remaining ingredients and bring to a slow boil.
3. Turn the heat down to low and simmer for approximately half an hour.
4. Strain through a fine mesh strainer, garnish with cinnamon sticks, and serve.

Note: If you have a tea ball, the spices can be placed inside and simply removed prior to serving.

Credits

Recipe by AccentHealth Chef Donna Brousseau.