A delightful spiced apple cider recipe, perfect for cozy winter evenings.
In a large saucepan, combine the light brown sugar, whole allspice, whole cloves, fine salt, ground nutmeg, large cinnamon sticks, and fresh apple cider.
Stir the mixture well to ensure the sugar dissolves completely and the spices are evenly distributed.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Keep an eye on the saucepan to prevent the cider from boiling over.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the cider simmer for 20 minutes.
Simmering allows the spices to infuse deeply into the cider, enhancing its flavor.
Strain the cider to remove the spices and transfer it to mugs.
Use a fine-mesh strainer to ensure no spice particles remain in the cider.
Garnish each mug with a clove-studded orange wedge and serve warm.
The orange wedge adds a fresh citrus aroma and a festive touch to the presentation.