The air was a bit cooler and crisper today. I personally loved it but for others they are not ready for the weather change. I am not only ready for the weather change but the delicious holiday celebrated every September 30. The national hot mulled cider. Mulled cider is a cider simmered on a stove on low heat with spices and if you choose brown sugar. Normally cinnamon sticks and full cloves are the main spices that are added to the cider. In addition spices such as nutmeg, cardamom, allspice and star anise can be used. Lemon zest, orange slices and fresh ginger are normally present as well. Simmer at least half an hour.
1 gallon Apple Cider (preferably Filtered, But Not Necessary)
½ cups Brown Sugar
2 teaspoons Allspice, Whole
3 teaspoons Cloves, Whole
4 sticks Cinnamon
2 dashes Nutmeg
1 whole Orange, Cut In Half
Pour cider into crock pot. Stir in brown sugar. In a coffee filter or cheesecloth, place the allspice, cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg. Carefully fold up the coffee filter, making sure none of the spices can fall out. Tie up with butcher’s twine and place into the cider.
Slice an orange in half and place sliced side down into the cider. Cover and heat on low for several hours before guests arrive, or can be heated on high for an hour or two until it’s hot enough and then turn the heat down to low.
Keep spice bag and orange halves in the cider the entire time
I love mulled cider, and this version sounds delicious! Perfect way to ring in the fall! :)
ReplyDeletecheers for a great fall, plenty of lovely fall days and drink of mulled cider here and there
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