Spiced Apple Cider

Scott and I both really like spiced apple cider. We found a recipe and decided to try some. We have really enjoyed it. This recipe is for the slow cooker, but we put the ingredients in a large pot and did it on the stove. The recipe is from the Fix-It and Forget-It Cookbook.


Spiced Apple Cider

3 3-inch sticks cinnamon
2 tsp. whole cloves
1 tsp. whole nutmeg, or 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 gallon apple cider
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup lemon juice (we omit the lemon juice - if you add it, put it in at the same time as the orange juice.)

1. Tie spices in cheesecloth or tea strainer and place in slow cooker. (We used a mesh laundry bag that was small enough to fit in the pot with some to hang over the top.)

2. Add apple cider and sugar, stirring well.

3. Cover. Simmer on low 1 hour. Remove spices and stir in orange juice. Continue heating 1 more hour. Serve cider from cooker, set on low.