HOT APPLE PINEAPPLE CIDER

Hot Apple Pineapple Cider image

A hot beverage like this is savored here when chilly weather returns after summer. The clove-studded orange slices are so attractive. -SueGronholz

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 medium navel orange, cut into 1/2-inch slices
50 to 60 whole cloves
6 cups apple cider or juice
1 cinnamon stick (4 inches)
2-1/4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Additional cinnamon sticks, optional

Steps:

Cut orange slices in half. Using a wooden toothpick, poke holes in the peel of each orange slice at 1/2-in. intervals. Insert a clove into each hole; set aside., In a large saucepan, bring apple juice and cinnamon stick to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the pineapple juice, honey, lemon juice, zest and nutmeg; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minute. , Discard cinnamon stick. Garnish with orange slices. Serve warm with additional cinnamon sticks for stirrers if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 16mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.