Hot Apple Cider Recipe for Cool Florida Nights

This Hot Apple Cider recipe is guaranteed to warm your heart as well as your hands. Just a few simple ingredients will put you in the fall spirit – even in Florida!

Ingredients:

• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 1 tsp black peppercorns
• 1/2 tsp whole cloves
• 4 cups unsweetened apple juice
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tbsp. orange zest
• pure maple syrup (optional) for sweetener

Directions:

1. Combine cinnamon sticks, peppercorns and cloves with apple juice in a sauce pan and cook over medium-high heat until aromatic, about 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. Stir in ground nutmeg and orange zest.  Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, depending on how strong you like your cider.
4. Pour juice through a fine-mesh sieve, into a mug. Allow to cool slightly. Sweeten to taste with pure maple syrup or your favorite sweetener.

Source:  https://www.asweetpeachef.com/hot-apple-cider/

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