Amazing Apple Cider

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Apple cider is the celebratory drink of the fall. Warm on a chilly day or cold during an Indian summer, it's hard to pass on at least a taste. This may be the one time of year and the one drink where I break my hard-and-fast rule: Don't drink the juice—eat the fruit.

I'm acutely aware of all available cider because my daughter is always drawn to cider stands at every farmers market, roadside stand and regular market that we visit. If you do decide to enjoy some, make sure to go for cider that is unsweetened and unfiltered. Also, I enjoy cider only in the fall when apple season is at its peak. I like to serve my apple cider warm and mulled in the evening or later afternoon. In addition to the delicious taste, it will make your whole house smell great. Give it a try!

Mulled Cider
Makes 8 servings

INGREDIENTS
1/2 gallon apple cider
2 cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon nutmeg
Zest of 1 orange
2 whole cloves
    
DIRECTIONS
Place  apple cider in a medium-sized heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer. Turn  heat down to low and allow  cider to cook for about 20 minutes. Strain and serve.

Nutritional Information
1 serving
Calories: 119
Protein: 0 g
Carbohydrate: 30 g
Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g
Sugars: 27 g
Total Fat: 0 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Calcium: 21 mg
Sodium: 8 mg 

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