Keeping Cozy

Seasonal Flavors, Timeless Comfort…

Spiced Maple Hot Apple Cider

Ingredients

• 6 cups fresh apple cider
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 4 whole cloves
• 2 star anise (optional but beautiful)
• 1 orange peel or slice
• Whipped cream or frothed milk (optional)
• Powdered sugar and ground cinnamon for dusting

Directions

1. In a pot, combine cider, maple syrup, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise and orange peel.
2. Bring to a simmer and let steep for 10–15 minutes.
3. Strain and pour into a mug.
4. Top with a small spoonful of whipped cream or frothy milk.
5. Lightly dust powdered sugar and cinnamon on top for that snow-kissed look.

Cinnamon Orange Mulled Cider

Ingredients

• 1 quart apple cider
• ½ cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3 whole cloves
• 1 orange slice for garnish
• Powdered sugar or fine granulated sugar for dusting

Directions

1. Warm everything together in a saucepan for 10–15 minutes.
2. Strain and pour into mugs.
3. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and orange slice.
4. Dust lightly with powdered sugar just before serving