To make clove-studded orange slices, poke small holes around the edges of each slice with a fork or knife, and insert whole cloves.
Yield:
Makes about 1 gal.
Recipe from
Recipe Time
Prep:
15 Minutes
Cook:
30 Minutes
Ingredients
2
oranges
2
lemons
1
gal. apple cider
1 cup
sugar
2
(3-inch) cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon
whole allspice
Garnish: clove-studded orange slices
Preparation
1. Squeeze juice from oranges and lemons into a bowl, reserving rinds.
2. Bring citrus juice, rinds, apple cider, and next 3 ingredients to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes. Pour mixture through a wire-mesh strainer into a container, discarding solids. Garnish, if desired.
Note: This may be enjoyed hot or cold. To serve warm, keep the beverage in coffee carafes or a slow cooker.
November 2006
