Hot Cider Recipe

A delicious drink for the holidays. Add a whole cinnamon stick to each cup.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 quarts cider
• 1 teaspoon whole allspice
• 1 teaspoon whole cloves
• 3 inch stick cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• cinnamon sticks for each cup, optional

PREPARATION:

Combine the brown sugar, salt, and cinder in a saucepan. Put spices in a garni bag or tea ball. Bring to a boil over medium low heat. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. If desired, put a stick of cinnamon in each cup or mug of cider.
Makes 8 1-cup servings.