Cherry Spiced Cider

Yield: 8 servings

1 quart	apple cider
3/4 cup	orange juice
1/4 cup	maraschino cherry juice
1	stick cinnamon
1 strip	(1/2x3-inches) orange peel
3	whole cloves
3	whole allspice
16	maraschino cherries
8	orange slice halves

 

Put apple cider, orange juice, maraschino cherry juice, cinnamon sticks, orange peel, cloves and allspice in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes.

Strain out cinnamon sticks, orange peel, cloves and allspice.

Place 2 maraschino cherries and 1 orange slice half in each of six mugs.

Pour about 2/3 cup spiced cider over cherries. Serve warm.

Note: Spiced cider can be prepared in advance and reheated just before serving.

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