| SPICY CRANBERRY WARMER 3 whole cloves 2 cinnamon sticks 2 whole allspice 4 cups apple cider 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 4 cups cranberry juice additional cinnamon sticks (optional) Place first three ingredients in a double thickness of cheesecloth. Bring up corners of cloth and tie with a string. Place with cider in a large saucepan. (or can place loose in saucepan but must strain before serving) Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir in sugar and simmer for 5 minutes. Add cranberry juice and heat to simmering temperature. Serve hot in mugs. Garnish with cinnnamon sticks if desired. 8-10 servings |
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