Papaw Phil surrounded by the grandkids.
■ Makes 2 quarts
2 quarts unfiltered apple cider
5 whole allspice berries
5 whole cloves
Two 3-inch cinnamon sticks
Juice of 1 orange
Juice of 1 lemon
1 orange studded with 2 tablespoons whole cloves, for garnish, optional
1. Pour the cider into a 4-quart slow cooker. Add the allspice berries, cloves, and cinnamon sticks. Cover and cook on the low setting for 3 hours.
2. Just before serving, discard the spices. Stir in the orange juice and lemon juice. Float the clove-studded orange in the cider for garnish, if you like.
A Note from Miss Kay
If you don’t have a slow cooker, you can keep this warm over low heat in a large pot on the stove. Either way, your kitchen will smell wonderful.