This is especially for all those enjoying the snow and who need something to keep them warm on those chilly nights…And it makes a nice alternative to mulled wine.
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Spiced Cider
What you need:
- 2 litres apple cider
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon allspice (not mixed spice)
- 3 sticks cinnamon
- Unpeeled lemon — thinly sliced
- Sugar to taste
What to do:
- Simmer all ingredients together.
- Serve hot.
- Remove all spices and refrigerate any leftovers.
- Delicious reheated
Gift Ideas:
- Make a hamper, lined with real or artificial pine cuttings, and the ingredients for making this cider, along with two Christmas mugs.
- Tie a big bow around the cinnamon sticks and tie them to the handle, put a piece of ribbon through a copy of this recipe and tie it to the handle. An orange pomander ball and a couple apples could also be added to the basket.
- If this gift is going to someone extra special, add napkins, nuts and a nutcracker, shortbread biscuits and so on.
Your friends will remember you all year, each time they use them!
I am a preschool and primary school teacher and mum to 3 children. I have been involved in education since 1997 and have trained in a variety of educational specialist areas. It is with this expertise that I write articles to help parents and educators provide quality learning experiences for the children in their care.
