cider therapy

At our "fall party" a few weeks back, husband and I were craving a good cup of spiced apple cider and we settled on this recipe:

1 (64 fluid ounce) bottle apple cider

3 cinnamon sticks

1 teaspoon allspice (whole or ground--we used ground)

1 teaspoon whole cloves (optional)

1/3 cup brown sugar

This recipe actually makes enough for 6 to 8 people so we divided everything into thirds and made just enough for the two of us.

Throw all ingredients into a pot on the stove and heat to a boil. Reduce heat, then wait for it to cool. 

[Don't forget to strain it while pouring because the cinnamon sticks and whole cloves aren't meant to be eaten--lesson learned the hard way with cloves....ick]

Enjoy a mouthful of Christmas in a cup! It is so savory, it will take your breath away.

Ok, now I hyped it up too much......forget what I said and just enjoy! It is one of our favorite and easy fall recipes, perfect when paired with snuggling under a blanket, burning a cinnamon-scented candle, and putting your feet up after a long, hard work day. HEAVEN!