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I love hot mulled cider during the autumn holidays and sabbats: Mabon, Halloween/Samhain and Thanksgiving. It is also a good addition to any Yule or Christmas celebration. Particularly when it is cold outside. Zowie loves the cider as well.
This is a classic hot beverage throughout New England, in which I live 
.
This is not a very frugal recipe, unless you are lucky enough to have your own apple orchard and cider press. While I intend to have both of these one day, I have not realized the goal as of yet. Therefore, I have had to find ways to lesson the cost of making this. (See the Tips below.)
Ingredients:
1 gallon apple cider
1/3 cup brown sugar
about 15 cloves, whole
about 10 allspice berries, whole
5 sticks of cinnamon
cheesecloth and twine
- Put the cloves, allspice and cinnamon into the center of a square of cheesecloth. Tie this closed with twine.
- Place this into a slow cooker along with the sugar. Pour the cider over these items and cover.
- Heat on high for about a half-an-hour, then turn the temperature to low.
Tips
- Purchase store brand cider.
- Purchase spices when on sale, and place in the freezer until needed.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve in a mug with a cinnamon stick.
- Serve over ice, if desired. This is particularly good during Mabon, when it may still be quite warm outside.
Shannon
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I also love hot apple cider, and I love seeing everyone’s different variation on it. I developed a taste for the stuff when I lived in Boston, and now even after moving I still can’t get enough of it during the cold months. My version uses whole cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, nutmeg and ginger. I’ve never tried adding allspice berries but I bet it’s a great addition choice.
Sounds good. Thank you.
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