Warm up with this delicious Hot Apple Cider recipe perfect for cozy fall nights.

This Hot Apple Cider recipe is a comforting blend of apple juice, spices, and citrus flavors. Perfect for warming up on a chilly evening, this drink is easy to make and will fill your home with the inviting scents of cinnamon and cloves.

Ingredients

• 8 cups apple juice
• 1 orange, sliced
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 6 whole cloves
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

1. In a large pot, combine apple juice, orange slices, lemon slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, brown sugar, and nutmeg.
2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
3. Once simmering, reduce heat to low and let the cider steep for 20 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and strain out the spices and fruit slices.
5. Serve hot apple cider in mugs, garnished with a cinnamon stick or orange slice. Enjoy!

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