Monday, October 16, 2006

RECIPE of the Week - 10/16/2006

Spiced Apple Cider

1/2 gallon apple cider
1 C. sugar
2 t. whole cloves
1 whole nutmeg
2 C. orange juice
1/2 C. lemon juice
cinnamon sticks

Combine apple cider and sugar in a dutch oven. Tie cloves and nutmeg in a cheese-cloth bag; add to cider mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove the spice bag and add juices. Simmer until heated. Serve with cinnamon sticks for stirrers.

Makes 2 1/2 quarts
125 calories per cup

Makes a great accompaniment for pumpkin cheesecake!

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