APPLE CITRUS CIDER

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Patricia Aurand of Findlay, Ohio shares her warm, comforting cider with a twist of pineapple and citrus that's just perfect for the season. And this tangy treat will warm hands of all sizes, big or small.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

8 cups unsweetened apple juice
3 tablespoons sugar
1 medium lemon, thinly sliced
3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
6 whole allspice
6 whole cloves
4 cups lemon-lime soda

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the apple juice, pineapple juice concentrate, sugar and lemon slices. Place the cinnamon sticks, allspice and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag. Add to pan., Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes. Discard spice bag. Stir in lemon-lime soda; cook for 4-6 minutes or until heated through (do not boil).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 15mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.