There is something about spiced cider that just makes me feel like the holidays have arrived. Â As I type this post I have a pot of cider brewing on my stove and my house smells amazing…
When I was little it was always a tradition in my house to have a pot of spiced cider on the stove on Halloween. Â Now when I think of Halloween I can’t imagine not having the wonderful smell of apple cider wafting through my home.
As kids we used to love to help my mom push the cloves into the oranges. Â The design possibilities were endless, jack-o-lantern faces, fun spirals, words, etc.
Spiced apple cider is sinfully easy to make; apple juice, oranges, cloves, and cinnamon sticks. Â Bring all of the ingredients to a boil and then lower the heat to a very low simmer. Â Test the “spiciness” of the cider as it simmers and when it reaches the flavor profile you prefer, remove the cloved oranges (otherwise it will get REALLY strong). Â Throughout the day some liquid will evaporate, so simply pour some filtered water into the pot to bring the volume back up. Â The cider will be very hot, so have some ice on hand for when you serve it to little ones.
What Halloween traditions did you have in your home growing-up?
