Celtic Homemade Mulled Cider

Submitted by Cosima

""In ancient Ireland, apple trees were one of three things that could only be paid for with other living objects--money could not exchange hands." From Celtic Folklore Cooking, by Joanna Asala, where I got this recipe from. Holidays associated with this recipe: Lughnasadh, Samhain, Mabon, harvest suppers, Esbat celebrations, name days/birthdays, Yule."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 8 cups cider
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 8 cups apple cider
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 1 (6 inch) cinnamon sticks
• 1 teaspoon whole allspice
• 1 teaspoon clove
• 8 whole cloves
• 8 orange wedges, rind attached
• cheesecloth

directions

1. In a large saucepan, combine cider, brown sugar, and nutmeg.
2. Place cinnamon, allspice, and 1 teaspoon of whole cloves in cheesecloth and tie with string.
3. Add spice bag to cider mixture; bring to boiling. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
4. Remove spice bag and discard.
5. Serve cider in mugs with a clove-studded orange wedge in each. Cinnamon sticks also add a decorative touch.