Hot Buttered Cider

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

• Ready In: 35 mins
• 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.