Emeril's Spiced Apple Cider

By kdet

Ingredients

• 1 apple
• 2 teaspoons whole cloves
• 1 orange, thinly sliced
• 4 quarts apple cider, fresh if possible
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
• Cinnamon sticks for garnish, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Stud the apple with the cloves. Combine all of the ingredients except for the cinnamon sticks. Bring to a simmer over low heat. Simmer until the flavors come together, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, discard the apple. Ladle into mugs and garnish each serving with a slice of orange and a cinnamon stick.
Yield: About 1 gallon