Spicy Apple Cider

INGREDIENTS

2 quarts apple juice or cider
1 Tbs whole clove
1 Tbs whole allspice
1 Tbs crystallized chopped ginger
1 Tbs diced orange peel
1 tsp granulated honey
2 star anise
2 cinnamon sticks (or more, to taste)
Few grains of salt (as desired)

STEPS

Nothing is better than a warm mug of cider to warm you up on those bitter winter days (can you tell we’re in Iowa?)  This one is a very favorite of ours at AllSpice.

1. Combine all ingredients and place in a sachet/packet or directly into the cider.
2. Bring ingredients to a boil.  Reduce heat; simmer 30 to 60 minutes.
3. Remove spices by lifting or straining, and serve in hot mugs.
4. For a fancy added-touch, thread raisins and orange sections on skewers and use as stirrers.