Apple Cider

Goodmorning all! Day 2 in my Ode to Apples! Apple Cider. I think this winter beverage is often overlooked- hot cocoa seems to always win the "favorite" competition. However, i think this competition is fixed. Apple Cider is AMAZING! Apple cider is sweet, spicy in the yummy pumpkin pie way, and warm. Perfect for those cold winter days when you just want to curl up with a blanket and watch "Home Alone" (which is for sure one of my favorite christmas movies). I usually just make a single serving of it in the microwave- takes 2 minutes. Here it is:

Apple Cider

1 cinnamon stick

1/4 teaspoon whole cloves

dash ground allspice

orange peel (about 1 inch long)

mug of apple juice

Combine everything and microwave for 2-3 minutes. Remove cloves and orange peel. Sip up!!

note: i save the cinnamon stick after I'm done and use it several times- that kid has lots of flavor left!