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Spiced Apple Cider
 
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Servings: 1
Prep: 5 minutes; Cook: 25 minutes. Recipe by Maureen Callahan, MS, RD, Health Contributing Editor.
Ingredients:
lemon rind strips (from 1 lemon)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 gallon apple cider
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
20 whole cloves
5 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks, halved
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup calvados (apple brandy) or applejack (such as laird's)
additional cinnamon sticks (optional)
Directions:
1. Bring first 8 ingredients to a boil in a large Dutch oven. Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes.
2. Pour mixture through a sieve over a large bowl, reserving liquid; discard solids. Stir in brandy. Serve in mugs; garnish with additional cinnamon sticks, if desired.
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