Apple Pie–Spiced Cider

Name: Apple Pie–Spiced Cider
Yield: serves 6
Ingredients: 1 1/4 quarts apple cider; 3 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar; 1 whole cinnamon stick, plus 6 sticks for garnish; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; Pinch of ground cloves; Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg; Pinch of salt; 1/2 cup Calvados or other brandy (optional)

January 26, 2012

Recipe information

Yield
serves 6

Ingredients

1 1/4 quarts apple cider

3 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar

1 whole cinnamon stick, plus 6 sticks for garnish

1 teaspoon ground allspice

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Pinch of ground cloves

Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg

Pinch of salt

1/2 cup Calvados or other brandy (optional)

Preparation

In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cider, sugar, spices, and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Remove from heat; pour in the brandy, if desired. Strain into a pitcher; discard the solids. Serve immediately, garnished with cinnamon sticks.

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Reprinted with permission from The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The New Classics by Martha Stewart Living Magazine, copyright © 2007. Published by Clarkson Potter, a division of The Crown Publishing Group. Buy the full book from Amazon.