Warm Citrus Cider Southern Living Food

VANILLA CITRUS CIDER

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine apple cider, brown sugar, orange juice concentrate and salt. Place cinnamon sticks and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose seasonings; tie securely with a string. Add to pan., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 1 hour to allow flavors to blend. Discard spice bag. Stir in vanilla. If desired, serve with orange slices.

CITRUS APPLE CIDER

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Strain, discarding cinnamon sticks and cloves. Serve warm; garnish with additional cinnamon sticks if desired.

BIG-BATCH MULLED CIDER

Steps:

• Stir together cider, brown sugar, orange rounds, chopped apples, star anise, and cinnamon sticks in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring to a boil over high, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until fruits soften and mixture becomes aromatic, about 30 minutes. Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a large heatproof bowl or drink dispenser; discard solids. Ladle cider into 8 heatproof mugs; garnish as desired.

SPARKLING CITRUS CIDER

Steps:

• Strange orange and tangerine juices through a cheesecloth lined colander into a large bowl.
• Combine juices and cider into a large pitcher.
• Pour 3/4 cup of the beverage into each of 8 glasses.
• Slowly pour 1 1/2 tsp grenandine down inside of each glass (DO NOT stir before serving).

WARM CITRUS CIDER (SOUTHERN LIVING)

Steps:

• Put all ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
• Discard solids. Garnish serving cups with thin apple slices, if desired. Serve hot.