HOT BUTTERED CIDER MIX

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Put the butter base for this beverage in a decorative jar and attach a copy of the recipe for a great gift from your kitchen. You can omit the brandy for a kid-friendly version. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 64 servings (2 cups buttered cider mix).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
EACH SERVING:
3/4 cup hot apple cider or juice
1 ounce apple brandy, optional

Steps:

Beat butter and brown sugar until blended; beat in honey and spices. Transfer to an airtight container. Store in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.To prepare hot cider: Place 1-1/2 teaspoons buttered cider mix in a mug. Stir in hot cider and, if desired, brandy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.