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Apples are among the foods we associate most with the autumn months. Pick up some fresh apple cider and follow this simple recipe for a warm, autumnal treat.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 35 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes

Yield: 16 servings
Serving size: 1 cup

Ingredients

2 quarts fresh apple cider
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 bay leaf
2 cinnamon sticks
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Zest from one orange (or 2 teaspoons dried orange peel)

Preparation

Combine cider, brown sugar, bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, nutmeg, and orange peel in a large pan. Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Strain to remove spices and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving:
Calories: 75
Protein: 0 g
Total fat: 0 g
Saturated fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 6 mg
Dietary fiber: less than 1 g
Carbohydrate: 18 g