CINNAMON SPICED CIDER

Cinnamon Spiced Cider image

With my first sip of this brisk cider, I know autumn has arrived. It makes the kitchen smell so festive that I serve it during the holidays, too. Transfer it to a slow cooker set on low to keep it warm until the last party guest leaves. -Tina Butler, Royse City, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2-1/2 quarts apple cider or juice
1/2 cup Red Hots
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine cider, Red Hots and nutmeg. Place cinnamon sticks and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather up corners of cloth to enclose seasonings; tie securely with string. Add to Dutch oven., Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally to loosen candies. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10-15 minutes or until flavors are blended. Discard spice bag.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 21mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.