Hot Mulled Cider
Prep Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

2 �peels of 2 lemons, in large strips
1 �peel of large orange, in large strips
6 �cinnamon sticks
1 1/4 cups�honey or �turbinado sugar or raw sugar
1/2 cup�water
1 1/2 cups�lemon juice, heated
2 �quarts good quality apple cider
24 �whole cloves
1 teaspoon�ground nutmeg

Directions

In large saucepan combine the lemon, orange peels, and 2 cinnamon sitcks with the honey (or sugar) and water. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil. Stir well to ensure all the sugar dissolves.

Reduce heat and simmer an additional 10 minutes. Remove from heat and strain through a fine strainer or several layers of cheesecloth. Place back over low heat and add the warm lemon juice and the cider.

Heat until hot but not boiling over. Serve in mugs with an additional cinnamon stick.

Ease of preparation: Easy

Preparation time: 5 min

Cook time: 15 min

Servings: 4