Witches' Brew V.1
Submitted by: April H.
You won’t have to strain the cider if you put the cinnamon sticks and cloves in a cheesecloth bag.
April and Andie always disagreed as to who's Witches' Brew was better. I like them
both. April's
version is V.1 since she gave me the recipe first. -Scott H.
Ingredients:
4 quarts natural apple cider
1 quart cranberry-apple juice
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup fresh orange juice
2 cinnamon sticks, three inches long
1 teaspoon whole cloves
Orange slices, if desired
Directions:
Stir together all ingredients except orange slices in
6-quart stockpot and heat to simmering (do not boil).
Simmer for 20 minutes uncovered, stirring
occasionally.
Strain the cider and discard the cinnamon sticks and cloves.
Serve the cider
hot and garnish with the orange slices if desired.
