Applejack-Spiked Hot Cider

By barbie24

Calories: 189; Fat: 2.8g; Protein: 0.0g; Carbs: 28.1g; Fiber: 0.0g; Cholesterol: 8mg; Iron: 1mg; Sodium: 41mg; Calcium: 4mg

* Serving size: 2/3 cup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 10 black peppercorns
• 8 whole allspice berries
• 5 whole cloves
• 2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
• 6 cups apple cider
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 (2-inch) orange rind strips
• 2 (2-inch) lemon rind strips
• 3/4 cup applejack brandy

Preparation

Step 1

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in sugar and next 4 ingredients (through cinnamon sticks); cook 1 minute. Add cider and next 4 ingredients (through lemon rind); bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in applejack. Strain; discard solids.