Warm Apple Cider with Cinnamon

Ingredients

Instructions

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1. 1Pour pasteurized cider into a saucepan. Add cinnamon sticks, cloves and orange slices. Use nonalcoholic American-style cider, not hard cider.
2. 2Heat over medium heat until steaming and just beginning to simmer, about 5–7 minutes.
3. 3Reduce heat to low, partially cover and keep at a very gentle simmer for 15 minutes. Avoid a vigorous boil that would evaporate too much liquid.
4. 4Remove from heat and strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove whole spices and fruit.
5. 5Taste and stir in optional maple syrup if needed. Ladle into mugs and add optional fresh cinnamon sticks. Allow to cool to a safe drinking temperature before serving.
6. 6Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours for up to 3–4 days, or the cider package's shorter storage limit. Reheat only the portion needed to 165°F, then let cool for drinking.