Food Playlist | Spiced Up Hot Apple Cider: A Cozy Fall Beverage Recipe

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As the cool weather approaches, the first thing on anyone’s mind is keeping themselves warm and comfortable. Nothing
screams comfort more than a hot cup of spiced up apple cider. This recipe will show you how to take your regular
apple cider to a whole new level by making it spicier and cozier. Trust us, this will become your go-to recipe
for fall evenings.

Ingredients:

• 8 cups of apple cider
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 3 whole cloves
• 2 whole allspice berries
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 orange, sliced
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Pour the apple cider into a large pot on medium heat.
2. Add the cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice berries, and brown sugar to the pot. Stir well.
3. Add the slices of orange and lemon to the pot and keep stirring.
4. Let the cider come to a boil and then lower the heat to a simmer.
5. Simmer the cider for 10-15 minutes or until the flavors have blended together.
6. Remove the pot from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
7. Discard the spices and fruits by straining the cider through a fine mesh sieve.
8. Your spiced up hot apple cider is ready to be served!
9. Pour into mugs and add a cinnamon stick or orange slice for garnish if desired.