Orange Spiced Cider

Name: Orange Spiced Cider
Ingredients: 1 (64-oz.) bottle apple cider; 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1 orange, cut into wedges; 2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks; 1 teaspoon whole cloves; 1 teaspoon whole allspice; Dash ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup dark rum (optional); Garnishes: cinnamon sticks, dried persimmon slices

9 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 (64-oz.) bottle apple cider
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 orange, cut into wedges
2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon whole allspice
Dash ground nutmeg
1/2 cup dark rum (optional)
Garnishes: cinnamon sticks, dried persimmon slices

Directions

1

Bring first 7 ingredients to a boil in a Dutch oven. Reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. Pour mixture through a wire-mesh strainer into a container, discarding solids. Stir in rum, if desired. Garnish, if desired, and serve warm.
2

For a kid-friendly treat, omit the rum.