WARM CINNAMON CIDER
Makes 6 to 8 servings
8 cups apple juice
1 medium apple, sliced
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
¼ cup honey
¼ cup maple syrup
3 cardamom pods
3 whole allspice berries
3 whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks, broken into 1-inch pieces
1 star anise
Peel of 1 orange
Peel of 1 lemon
1 recipe Crisp Apple Chips (recipe follows)
1. In a large stockpot over medium heat, combine the apple juice, apple slices, vanilla bean, honey, and maple syrup. In a sachet bag or a piece of cheesecloth, combine the cardamom pods, allspice berries, cloves, cinnamon stick pieces, anise, and orange and lemon peels. If using cheesecloth, tie it into a bundle using kitchen twine.
2. Place the spice bag in the juice mixture, and cook…
