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Spiced Cider and Potpourri

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What's more inviting than Spiced Cider on a cool fall day? Spiced Cider PLUS a great-smelling home! This special recipe from Chef Gwen can also be used as an aromatic potpourri!

Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

Use Organic:

  • 1 apple cut in half

  • 1 orange peel only

  • 4 star anise

  • 3 cinnamon sticks

  • 1 inch knob of ginger root

  • 1 tsp cloves

  • 1 tsp cardamom pods

  • 1 tsp dried orange peel

  • 5 cups apple juice or 5 cups water

Preparation

For Spiced Cider:

  1. Place first 8 ingredients into a pot and then add the 5 cups of apple juice.

  2. Place pot on stove and turn stove to low setting.

  3. Bring to a low simmer for 20-to-30 minutes.

  4. Serve hot or chill and serve cold.

For Mulled Spiced Home Potpourri:

  1. Follow instructions above, but instead of using 5 cups of apple juice, use 5 cups of water.

  2. Let simmer for 1-to-2 hours and enjoy a beautiful warm aroma that fills your home.

  3. Add additional water as needed.

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