Whether you’re headed out of the house today to enjoy the snow or enjoy the after-Christmas sales, you’ll need a heaping helping of something warm and satisfying when you get back home.  We’re talking about a big mug of hot mulled apple cider, of course!

6 cups apple cider
3 whole allspice
3 whole cloves
3 cinnamon sticks
1 navel orange, peeled and quartered
1 navel orange, unpeeled, sliced for garnish

Pour the apple cider in a big saucepan, add the allspice, cloves and cinnamon sticks and place over medium heat.  Stir to combine the ingredients. Heat for about 5 minutes, then add the quartered orange and bring the mixture to a quick boil.  Reduce the heat to low immediately and let simmer uncovered for around 8 to 10 minutes.  Don’t let it boil again.

Pour the cider through a strainer being sure the allspice, cloves, cinnamon sticks and oranges are strained out totally, and return to saucepan to keep hot.

Get out some large mugs and rinse with hot water to warm them up.  Then, fill with spiced cider and float an orange slice on top for garnish.

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