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- Makes: 4 servings
- Prep
10 mins
- Cook
16 mins
Ingredients
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6
whole
cloves, cracked
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4
inches
stick cinnamon, broken
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2
2x1-inch strips
lemon peel
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2
cups
apple cider or juice
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1
tablespoon
honey
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Lemon slices, halved (optional)
Directions
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Tie whole cloves, cinnamon stick, and lemon-peel strips in a 6-inch square of 100 percent cotton cheesecloth.
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In a microwave-safe 4-cup measuring cup, combine apple cider or juice, honey, and the spice bag. Microcook, uncovered, on 100 percent power (high) for 6 to 9 minutes or until boiling, stirring once.
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Microcook, uncovered, on 50 percent power (medium) for 10 minutes to blend flavors. Remove the spice bag.
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Pour into 4 mugs. Float a lemon half-slice on top of each serving, if you like. Makes four 6-ounce servings.
Variation
- Lemony Spiced Wine: Prepare Lemony Spiced Cider as directed above, except use only 1-1/2 cups of the apple cider. Add 1/2 cup rose wine after removing the spice bag. Microcook, uncovered, on 100 percent power (high) for 30 to 60 seconds or until heated through.
