~ Hot Spiced Cider -or- Hot Apple Tea ~

Make yourself a cup of cider or tea and

repeat after me ...
"Oh the weather outside is frightful,
But the fire is so delightful,
And since we've no place to go,
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!"
I am sure you know the rest.

Hot Spiced Cider
Ingredients:
3 quarts of apple cider
12 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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Directions:
In a large saucepan, bring all ingredients to a boil. Strain and serve hot spiced cider hot in mugs. Makes: 12 cups
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Hot Apple Tea
Ingredients:
1 cup of water
4 whole allspice
2 individual black tea bags
1 cup unsweetened apple juice or cider
2 tablespoons honey
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Directions:
In a small saucepan, bring water and allspice just to a boil; add tea bags. Remove from the heat; cover and steep for 3 minutes. Discard allspice and tea bags. Stir in apple juice and honey; heat through. Makes: 2 servings

Now sit back and enjoy the season!

~ Chef Wilkinson ~