Recipes: Hot Mulled Cider

HOT MULLED CIDER

Serves 4.

Note: Applejack is a fruit spirit, essentially a brandy.

• 3 c. fresh apple cider

• 3 tbsp. maple syrup or honey

• 3 whole allspice berries

• 1/4 tsp. grated nutmeg

• 4 whole cloves

• 4 cinnamon sticks, broken in half

• 1/2 c. applejack (see Note)

• Cinnamon sticks and apple slices for garnish

Directions

In a saucepan, stir together the cider, maple syrup or honey, allspice berries, nutmeg and broken cinnamon sticks. Cover and simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes. Strain out and discard the spices. Stir in the applejack and serve in mugs garnished with the cinnamon sticks or apple slices.

Nutrition information per serving:

Calories215Fat0 gSodium10 mg

Carbohydrates44 gSaturated fat0 gCalcium32 mg

Protein0 gCholesterol0 mgDietary fiber1 g

Alcohol 6 g

APPLE CRISPº

Serves 1.

Note: Applejack is a fruit spirit, essentially a brandy.

• 2 oz. (1/4 c.) applejack (see Note)

• 2 oz. (1/4 c.) fresh apple cider

• 11/2 tsp. fresh lime juice

Directions

Shake well and serve over ice.

Nutrition information per serving:

Calories195Fat0 gSodium4 mg

Carbohydrates29 gSaturated fat0 gCalcium8 mg

Protein0 gCholesterol0 mgDietary fiber0 g

Alcohol 13 g