Hot Spiced Cider

By ldelmas

20 Servings Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Ingredients

• 1 gallon apple cider or apple juice
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• 2 teaspoons whole cloves
• 1 teaspoon whole allspice

Preparation

Step 1

In a Dutch oven, combine the first five ingredients. Place the
cinnamon sticks, cloves and allspice on a double thickness of
cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a
bag. Add to the pan. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 10-15
minutes or until flavors are blended (do not boil). Discard spice
bag. Yield: 4-1/2 quarts.
Nutritional Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 113 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 20 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, trace protein.