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Spiced Pomegranate Apple Cider

Spiced Pomegranate Apple Cider

MAKES 8 TO 10 SERVINGS

Ingredients
  

  • 2 quarts apple cider
  • 1½ quarts pomegranate juice
  • 1 cup maple syrup
  • 4 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 large orange about 10 ounces, halved
  • 1 vanilla bean split seeds scraped and reserved
  • 1 teaspoon whole cloves
  • ⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • Garnish: fresh apple slices fresh orange slices

Method
 

  1. In a large Dutch oven, stir together cider, juice, and remaining 6 ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Strain mixture; discard any solids. Divide evenly between mugs. Garnish with apple and orange, if desired.