Spiced Hot Cider

From EatingWell: December 2006 — Subscribe Now!

For a nonalcoholic version, omit the applejack and schnapps and add 2 tablespoons cinnamon-flavored syrup, such as Torani brand.

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6 servings, 3/4 cup each

Active Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

4 cups apple cider
1 cinnamon stick
5 whole cloves
1/2 cup applejack, (apple brandy)
2 tablespoons cinnamon schnapps
Cinnamon sticks, for garnish

Preparation

Bring apple cider, cinnamon stick and cloves to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add applejack and schnapps. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and serve hot.

Nutrition

Per serving: 143 calories; 0 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 23 g carbohydrates; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber; 0 mg sodium; 0 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C.

1 1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 1/2 fruit