- Prep Time:5 minutes
- Cook Time:10 minutes
- Serves:8
Pour this wonderful spiced cider into a sterilized decanter, tie with a pretty bow, and you have a lovely holiday gift.
Part of our Holiday Gifts for Food Lovers series.
More Food Gift Ideas!
Why try? Tis the season! This cider makes an excellent Wassail for making holiday toasts.
Foodie Byte: Serve in festive punch bowl at a holiday party, garnished with apple slices.
Ingredients
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2 teaspoons whole cloves
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1 orange
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2 quarts apple cider
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½ cup light brown sugar
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pinch of nutmeg, grated
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1 cup dark rum
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Cinnamon sticks, garnish
Preparation
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1
Stud the orange with cloves, slice.
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2
In a medium pot, combine the studded orange slices and the remaining ingredients except the rum.
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3
Slowly bring to a simmer over low heat. Simmer for 10 minutes.
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4
Remove from heat and add the rum.
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5
To serve immediately - strain, ladle into mugs and garnish with cinnamon stick.
Additional Info
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