Oh, Lovelies!
I. L-O-V-E. AUTUMN!!! Especially here in the Hudson Valley. The cool fall air, the changing leaves, apple picking, cider donuts, pumpkin flavored everything, chunky sweaters and boots, and a hot mug of mulled apple cider. I have a deep love for its warm, spicy sweetness and its absolutely intoxicating smell. I only get to enjoy this delicious concoction once a year, when the boughs of gnarly apple trees in orchards throughout the state of New York are heavy laden with crisp, juicy gems of the fall season - apples, apples, apples!
The following recipe is the perfect compliment to a chilly fall day spent outdoors picking apples with friends and family. It's also pretty fantastic served at dinner parties. If you like, you can package up the dry ingredients and give them to guests as the perfect homemade favor for a fall wedding. Pure heaven!
Cristina's Hot Mulled Apple Cider
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large orange, sliced
8 cups apple cider
Combine all ingredients in a large pot on your stove top and stir. Heat the cider mixture over medium heat until steam starts to rise from the pot, making sure that it does not simmer or boil. Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Cheers!
XOXO,
~Cristina~
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