Ginger Cider

ratherbeswimmin''s Note:

2011 Christmas with Southern Living

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 9 cups

• 1 (64 ounce) bottle apple cider
• 2 cups pineapple juice
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
• 1 cinnamon stick, broken (3-inch stick)
• 6 black peppercorns

Directions:

1. Stir together the first 3 ingredients in a large Dutch oven.
2. Scrape the vanilla bean seeds into the cider mixture; add vanilla bean pod, cinnamon stick pieces, and peppercorns.
3. Bring to a simmer over med-high heat; decrease heat to low.
4. Keep warm until ready to serve.
5. Before serving, pour cider through a wire-mesh strainer into a serving bowl, discarding solids.