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There's nothing better than settling down on Samhain and having a glass of apple cider. And the market just doesn't make it right. Now, you can make it at a decent price, simply and beautifully.

Apple Cider:
7 c. apple juice
⅓ c. brown sugar (packed)
1 T. lemon zest
4 cinnamon sticks
¼ c. fresh cranberries, halved
1 t. allspice or 8 whole allspice
½ t. clove or 6 whole cloves
2 apples, cut into slices 
½ t. butter (for each serving)

1. Combine Juice, Cinnamon, Allspice, Cloves, Lemon Zest, Apple Slices and Cranberries to a large cooking pot. Boil, then allow to simmer for 5 minutes, covered.
2. Serve into mugs with ½ t. butter and a sprinkle of brown sugar (and a splash of nutmeg!). Make sure each serving contains an apple slice and a cranberry or two.

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Note: For more spicy cinnamon flavor, cook two days in advance, storing in the fridge until serving time. Boil for 3 minutes, then allow to simmer while serving to keep warm. 
Add 1 T. butterscotch liqueur for a late-night grown-up version w/ a cinnamon stick in each to stir.