Wednesday 1 December 2010

Spiced Apple Cider

Yay, its the 1st of December, so its Christmas party season all the way!

This is my variation on the old favourite Mulled Wine!



Really easy to make & really easy to drink.

Ingredients are very simple

1 Litre dry cider
2 Cinnamon Sticks
3 tablespoons honey (have tried it with copious amounts of sugar and it doesnt have the same sweetening effect of the honey)
1 1/2 teaspoons Allspice (if not available you can use mixed spice but its just not as nice)
Half orange - thinly sliced and studded with some cloves
Half lemon   - as same as orange.

Measure of brandy

Place all ingredients in a saucepan, do not allow to boil.  Simmer for 30 minutes or so.   Remove oranges, lemons and cinnamon sticks, serve!  

The spices will leave a residue at the bottom of the pan, so muslin bags are great if you have them!       And as always, use more or less of whatever tickles your pickle in my recipes! 

Enjoy!!!

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