1/2 gallon fresh, unfiltered apple cider (non-alcoholic)
1 orange
8 whole cloves
4 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
15 allspice berries
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
7 whole cardamom pods
2 tablespoons brown sugar
Preparation
Simmer the apple cider with orange and spices:
Pour the apple cider into a 3-quart saucepan, cover, turn the heat on medium-high.
While the cider is heating up, using a vegetable peeler, peel away a couple thick strips of peel from the orange. Press about half of the cloves into the peeled part of the orange.
Place orange, orange peel strips, the remaining cloves, and the rest of the ingredients into the sauce pan with the cider. Keep covered and heat the mulled cider mixture to a simmer and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes on low heat.
Strain out the orange and spices:
Use a fine mesh sieve to strain the hot mulled cider away from the orange, cloves, and other spices.
You can add a touch of apple brandy or apple Bourbon, bourbon, brandy, or rum to spike it up a bit.
Serve hot. Add a cinnamon stick to each cup if desired.
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United-States-of-America
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quick-and-easy
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