Cinnamon Citrus Cider

Nothing says fall like a cup of hot apple cider on a chilly autumn or winter day! Most ciders are full of added sugars, which makes them off limits for Maximized Living. This Cinnamon Citrus Cider recipe provides you with a maximized friendly version of your favourite comfort beverage. Keep it warm in a crock pot to serve at your holiday get-together or store in the fridge. Beware of the unbelievable smell this simple recipe will leave in your kitchen!

Cinnamon Citrus Cider Recipe

Serves 4-6

Ingredients

• 5 cups organic apple cider
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 whole clove
• 1 (1/2-inch-thick) orange slice with peel
• 1 (1/2-inch-thick) lemon slice with peel
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Cinnamon sticks and/or thinly sliced apples for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Combine cider, cinnamon stick, clove, orange slice, lemon slice, and nutmeg in a medium saucepan;
   bring to a boil.
2. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes.
3. Strain cider mixture through a sieve into a bowl and discard solids.
4. Garnish each serving with 1 cinnamon stick and a thin slice of apple, if desired.