Recipe from The Pioneer Woman’s “A Year of Holidays” Cookbook. Makes about 1 1/4 gallons.
Ingredients
1gallonapple cider
3Granny Smith apples
1orange
1T.allspice berries
5-7cinnamon sticks
1/2cupfresh cranberries
1/2cupsugar
1cupapple brandy or regular brandy, optional
Instructions
Pour the apple cider into a large pot over medium-high heat.
Dice up the apples and toss them into the cider.
Peel the rind off the orange in large pieces and toss them in.
Add the allspice berries, the cinnamon sticks, and the cranberries.
Add the sugar and stir it around to dissolve.
Bring the mixture to a low boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Add the brandy if using, then simmer for another 10-15 minutes. Serve warm.