Applejack spiked hot cider

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
10 black peppercorns
8 whole allspice berries
5 whole cloves
2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
6 cups apple cider
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 (2-inch) orange rind strips
2 (2-inch) lemon rind strips
3/4 cup applejack brandy

Easy

Directions

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in sugar and next 4 ingredients (through cinnamon sticks); cook 1 minute.

2. Add cider and next 4 ingredients (through lemon rind); bring to a simmer.

3. Pour cider mix into a crock-pot or slow cooker. Add the applejack brandy and set to simmer.

4. Allow to simmer for at least 15 minutes before serving.

drinks, cider November 25, 2012 03:32

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