Christmas Traditions

Here's a recipe that we make every winter, for Christmas, New Year's Eve, or just because we want something really yummy and hot to drink. You can make it on the stovetop, or use a crockpot on high until it gets hot, then turn down to the low setting to keep it hot for the duration of the party! We had this the night we trimmed the Christmas tree...

Hot Mulled Cider:
(makes 10 c.)
4 cups pineapple juice
6 cups apple cider or juice
3 sticks whole cinnamon
2 tsp whole cloves

Mix all in a pan on stovetop, or in the crockpot. Heat on low til steaming; serve hot. Great with doughnuts, or cookies. (If you have leftovers, be sure to remove the whole spices before refrigerating, as they will turn the juice bitter if left in.)

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