Hot Spiced Cider
When you’re entertaining for the holidays or when the weather is cold, stir up a batch of this nicely spiced hot apple cider. The wonderful aroma will fill your home and make your guests feel welcome on a chilly day.
Ingredients:
1 gallon apple cider or apple juice
1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon Watkins Orange Extract
1/2 teaspoon Watkins Lemon Extract
4 Cinnamon Sticks
2 teaspoon Watkins Whole Cloves
1/2 teaspoon Watkins Allspice
Directions: Heat cider, juice, maple syrup and spices in a large pot over medium heat. The spices can be placed in a cheesecloth bag for easier removal. Simmer for five to ten minutes, turn off the heat, stir in extracts and remove spices.
Serve hot or warm in a mug or heatproof glass, garnish with a cinnamon stir stick and apple slice, if desired.
You’ll find Watkins spices and extracts here.
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Melody Thacker
Melody is passionate about helping and empowering people. She blogs about natural living, real food, homemaking, direct sales, and life. People are the most important things, especially family. Last but not least, she loves being an Independent Watkins Consultant.
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