Hot Buttered Cider

Submitted by Catfish Charlie

"Really good on cold days. Not as spicy as most spiced cider recipes, this is more creamy and rich."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 1 gallon

ingredients

• 1 gallon apple cider (or unfiltered apple juice)
• 1 vanilla bean, split
• 10 allspice berries
• 2 cloves
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cider vinegar
• 1⁄3 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 large cinnamon stick
• 14 pieces butter rum flavored Lifesavers candies (optional)

directions

1. Heat cider in a pot with cinnamon, allspice berries, cloves, and vanilla bean.
2. Add brown sugar and candies (if using) and stir until dissolved.
3. Keep mixture below a boil at just a light simmer.
4. Remove cinnamon stick after 15 to 30 minutes.
5. Add cider vinegar.
6. Serve in mugs with a pat of butter added to each mug.