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Hot Apple Orange Cider

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 120 minutes
Total time: 125 minutes
Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 64 fluid ounces 100% apple juice (8 cups)
  • 32 fluid ounces water (4 cups)
  • 2 oranges
  • 12 whole cloves
  • 2 allspice peppercorns
  • 6 cinnamon sticks

Directions

  1. In a 4 quart stock pot, add apple juice, water, oranges (cut in half) and all the spices.
  2. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 hours.
  3. Serve hot and enjoy!
  4. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

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