Mulled Apple Cider for Christmas

One of the things I like about the newsletter we get from our health insurance company is that they always have good, healthy, seasonal recipes on the back. This winter, it's a recipe for mulled apple cider that I thought I'd share. I may just have to make some myself. It sounds yummy.

1 half-gallon fresh apple cider
2 cinnamon sticks (1 tsp ground cinnamon)
1 tsp nutmeg
2 whole cloves (1/2 tsp ground cloves)
2 T light brown sugar
zest of 1 orange

Pour cider into a saucepan or slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients and mix gently.

Saucepan: Bring mixture to simmer over medium heat, then cook on low for 20 minutes.

Slow Cooker: Cover the mixture and cook on low for 2-3 hours.

To serve, pour the heated mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into mugs.

Serves 8.