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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 CiderMakes 8 servingsINGREDIENTS1/2 gallon apple cider2 cinnamon sticks1 teaspoon nutmegZest of 1 orange2 whole cloves DIRECTIONSPlace 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 Information1 servingCalories: 119Protein: 0 gCarbohydrate: 30 gDietary Fiber: 0.5 gSugars: 27 gTotal Fat: 0 gSaturated Fat: 0 gCholesterol: 0 mgCalcium: 21 mgSodium: 8 mg
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