Hot Apple Pie Punch
Serves/Yields: 4-6 Servings
Ingredients
3/4 C. golden raisins
1/2 C. dark rum
1 quart apple cider
1/2 C. apple brandy (calvados)
4 (2-inch) cinnamon sticks
16 whole cloves
1 apple, cored and thinly sliced
Directions
Put raisins in cup and cover with rum; soak 2 hours. Pour cider and apple brandy in large saucepan and add soaked golden raisins, cinnamon sticks and cloves. Heat very slowly; do not allow to boil. Pour into large heat-proof bowl or pitcher and stir in the apple slices.
To serve, ladle the punch into heat-proof glasses, making sure each glass has a few raisins, cinnamon stick, cloves and apple slices.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Source: RazzleDazzle Recipes
Hot Buttered Cinnamon Cider
Serves/Yields: 12
Ingredients
2 quarts apple juice or apple cider
12 ounces apricot nectar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/3 cup butter
1/2 cup cinnamon liqueur
Directions
In slow cooker, combine apple juice, apricot nectar, brown sugar and allspice. Cover and cook on LOW for 5 hours.
Just before serving, heat butter and cinnamon liqueur in a small saucepan or microwave. Spoon 1/2 tablespoon into mug or heatproof cup.
Add 3/4 cup apple juice mixture. Garnish with orange slices, if desired. Serve immediately.
Serves 12
Source: RazzleDazzle Recipes