Hot Apple Cider Swag

This E-Z seasonal recipe is sure to spice things up…

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 3 hours | Yield: 16 servings

This easy spiked hot apple cider recipe calls for a stock pot, apple juice, spices and the Captain, Morgan that is. So, let’s get started on this autumn booty…

Ingredients:

• 1 gallon of unfiltered apple juice or apple cider
• 1 large orange, cut into 1/4” slices
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 4 star anise
• 1 tablespoon whole cloves
• 1 tablespoon whole allspice
• 1” ginger root, sliced
• 1 1/2 cups Captain Morgan spiced rum
• Garnish: orange slice, fresh cinnamon stick and sprig of thyme (option)

Instructions:

• In a large 10 qt dutch oven, stock pot or the likes, add apple juice, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, star anise, whole cloves, whole allspice, and ginger root. (If you have a spice ball, add clove and allspice to it. The cleanup is easier.)
• Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce to simmer and cover for 2-3 hours.
• Add rum to the apple cider mixture and simmer an additional 10 minutes.
• Remove fruit and spices from the pot.
• Garnish with orange slice, fresh cinnamon stick, an a sprig of thyme (optional)
  Serve!

Reference material taken in part from the following sources: joyfulheathyeats.com, Recipe by Krista