It's this time of year that I want to just relax and take it easy. I enjoy thinking about the past and all the good memories that come with it. I also remember how things aren't exactly as I remembered them to be and that things change. So goes life. My delight gained from drinking hot apple cider doesn't change!
I've found the ratio of cinnamon to apple varies greatly with mood. More cinnamon equals a more feisty attitude and more apple constitutes an easy going attitude. At this point, I'd love more apple and a tad bit of cinnamon.
I've been searching for the perfect recipe for apple cider, as I am having a small get-together on friday night to celebrate us moving into our new home! I've yet to find the perfect recipe but I have found a good one!
Check this out:
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Hot Apple Cider
6 Cups Apple Juice (cheating! I know...I know...)
1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
Pinch of Nutmeg
Pinch of Allspice
5 whole cloves (more or less upon desire)
3 cinnamon sticks (more or less upon desire)
1 apple, cored and sliced.
Mix all in a large saucepan to a quiet boil. Strain out all floating spices. Serve hot!
Here's my thought: Why not add a caramel to the cup of cider? A cinnamon stick to give it some edge? Or even float an apple slice in the cup or on the side? There are so many ways to make this delicious! I'm even thinking about coming up with a creamy cider recipe, equipped with cinnamon whipped cream and caramel drizzled over the top. Yum!
Merry Cidering!
