Cider Six Twisted Ways

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This is like six cider recipes in one.

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Steps

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Main directions: place whole cider spices in a zip-top plastic bag and give them a firm whack with a rolling pin , mallet or skillet to crush them.

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Combine cider and sugar in a large saucepan , stirring until sugar dissolves.

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Add crushed spices from plastic bag and bring to a boil.

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Reduce heat to medium and simmer 15 minutes.

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Strain through sieve , discard solids and serve warm.

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To keep warm for awhile , transfer to a warm crockpot.

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Citrusy spiced: use a vegetable peeler to shave sections of rind from lemon or orange , and add them to the cider while it simmers.

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Apple cider nog: after pouring cider into individual cups , top each with a tablespoon of low-fat vanilla ice cream and serve immediately.

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Rosemary: stir in the sprigs of fresh rosemary before the cider begins to boil.

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Pomegranate-vanilla: add vanilla bean before cider begins to boil.

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Add pomegranate juice at beginning of simmer.

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Cranberry-apple: add cranberry juice or fresh cranberries at beginning of simmer.

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Rem.

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Ingredients

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apple cider, brown sugar, whole cloves, whole allspice, cinnamon sticks, lemon peel strips, low-fat vanilla ice cream, rosemary sprigs, vanilla bean, pomegranate juice, unsweetened cranberry juice