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Original Spiced Cider Mix
Simmered Spiced Cran-orange Cider And Spiced Candied Nuts
SIMMERED SPICED CRAN-ORANGE CIDER
4 pouches Alpine Original Spiced Cider Mix
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups cranberry juice
1/4 cup orange juice
12 thin strips orange peel
2 cinnamon sticks
2 whole cloves
whipped cream (optional)
finely grated orange zest (optional)
In medium saucepan (or slow cooker), mix together cider mix, water, cranberry juice, orange juice, orange peel, cinnamon sticks and cloves. Simmer until steaming hot. Strain into mugs. Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and finely grated orange zest, if desired.
Makes 4 servings.
SPICED CANDIED NUTS
5 pouches Alpine Original Spiced Cider Mix
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 cups walnuts, pecans or almonds, shelled and halved
Preheat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, stir together cider mix, corn syrup and cinnamon. Add nuts; stir until coated. Spread nuts in single layer on a well-greased baking sheet. Place in the oven and stir every 5 minutes while baking 15-20 minutes or until bubbling throughout. Cool 5 minutes in pan. Transfer to waxed paper, cool completely. Store in airtight container.
Makes 4 cups.