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Prep: 5 minutes; Cook: 25 minutes. Recipe by Maureen Callahan, MS, RD, Health Contributing Editor. Ingredients:
lemon rind strips (from 1 lemon) |
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice |
1 gallon apple cider |
2 tablespoons light brown sugar |
20 whole cloves |
5 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks, halved |
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice |
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1/2 cup calvados (apple brandy) or applejack (such as laird's) |
additional cinnamon sticks (optional) |
Directions:
1. Bring first 8 ingredients to a boil in a large Dutch oven. Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes. 2. Pour mixture through a sieve over a large bowl, reserving liquid; discard solids. Stir in brandy. Serve in mugs; garnish with additional cinnamon sticks, if desired. |
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