Oh the weather outside is frightening…already! But we’ve got an idea for staying cozy. Keeping a simmering pot of mulled apple cider chases away the chill. Great for entertaining or just a relaxing night at home, mulled cider is easy to make. The recipe below is very flexible; choose the amounts and additions that most appeal to you.
Find local cider or unfiltered apple juice at a natural foods store or farmers’ market. Or, if you’ve got a juicer, find some local apples and make your own juice as a delicious substitute for the cider.
Cheers!
Mulled Apple Cider
For every quart of cider, add:
1-2 cinnamon sticks
2-4 whole cloves
2-4 allspice berries
1 head star anise
A strip or two of orange peel
For variation, try any of these additions:
1/8 tsp. black peppercorns
1-inch cube, thinly sliced ginger
Pinch of grated nutmeg
Lemon peel to taste
Maple syrup to taste
Bring almost to a boil in a heavy pot, then simmer on lowest setting for 30 min. Enjoy!
