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Hawthorn Mulled Apple Cider

Gather around for a mug of uplifting, magical hawthorn mulled apple cider to mend our metaphorical hearts during times of great sorrow and grief.

Ingredients

  • 1 gallon organic, unfiltered apple cider
  • 1/4 cup cinnamon chips
  • 2 cups fresh or dried hawthorn berries
  • 2 tablespoons cardamom pods lightly crushed
  • 2 tablespoons allspice berries
  • 2 tablespoons dried orange peel or the peel of one large orange
  • 1 tablespoon whole cloves
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper coarsely ground
  • 1-2 droppers full hawthorn extract or tincture per serving (optional)

Instructions

  • Place al ingredients (except for hawthorn tincture) in a large stockpot over medium heat and bring to a simmer.  Simmer gently for 20-30 minutes until the cider is very fragrant.  Remove from heat. 
  • Strain cider through a fine-mesh sieve into a slow cooker/crockpot.  Set slow cooker to its lowest heat setting.  To serve ladle into mugs, adding hawthorn tincture at the time of serving.