VANILLA CITRUS CIDER

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My mom used to make cider for the holidays, so I based my citrus-vanilla variation on her recipe. I think it hits the spot! The longer the cider simmers, the stronger the flavors will be.-Kristin Weglarz, Bremerton, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 cups apple cider or juice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Orange slices, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine apple cider, brown sugar, orange juice concentrate and salt. Place cinnamon sticks and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose seasonings; tie securely with a string. Add to pan., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 1 hour to allow flavors to blend. Discard spice bag. Stir in vanilla. If desired, serve with orange slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.