Hot Mulled Cider

A steaming fragrant mug of this cider is a welcome treat on a brisk fall afternoon. Garnish with a cinnamon stick or lemon slice, if desired.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: about 3/4 cup)

Ingredients

• 4  cups  apple cider
• 1/4  cup  fresh orange juice
• 10  black peppercorns
• 6  whole cloves
• 5  whole white cardamom pods, crushed
• 4  star anise
• 3  (1/4-inch) thick lemon slices
• 3  cinnamon sticks
• 1  (1/2-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger, thinly sliced

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat; bring to a simmer. Cook for 30 minutes. Strain cider mixture through a fine sieve over a bowl, and discard solids. Serve cider hot.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

127 (0.0% from fat)

Fat:

0.0g (sat 0.0g,mono 0.0g,poly 0.0g)

Protein:

0.1g

Carbohydrate:

11.2g

Fiber:

0.0g

Cholesterol:

0.0mg

Iron:

0.0mg

Sodium:

0.2mg

Calcium:

1.7mg