Hot Buttered Spiced Cider (Paula Deen) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
1/2 gallon (8 cups) apple cider |
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, plus 1 strip zest |
1/2 cup fresh orange juice, plus 1 strip zest |
3 cinnamon sticks |
4 whole cloves |
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened |
bourbon, rye or whiskey (optional) |
cinnamon candy sticks, for garnish (optional) |
Directions:
1. Combine the cider, citrus juices and zest, cinnamon sticks and cloves in a large pot. Simmer over medium heat, about 20 minutes; do not boil.
2. Ladle the cider into mugs, leaving the zest and spices in the pot, and add about 1/2 teaspoon butter to each mug. Spike the adults' drinks with a shot of bourbon and garnish with cinnamon candy sticks, if desired.
3. Photo by Ngoc Minh Ngo
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