Low-Cholesterol Recipes: Hot Apple Cider | Submitted By: Stella

6 cups apple cider1/4 cup real maple syrup2 cinnamon sticks6 whole cloves6 whole allspice berries1 orange peel, cut into strips1 lemon peel, cut into stripsPour the apple cider and maple syrup into a large stainless steel saucepan. Place the cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice berries, orange peel and lemon peel in the center of a washed square of cheesecloth; fold up the sides of the cheesecloth to enclose the bundle, then tie it up with a length of kitchen string. Drop the spice bundle into the cider mixture. Place the saucepan over moderate heat for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cider is very hot but not boiling. Remove the cider from the heat. Discard the spice bundle. Ladle the cider into big cups or mugs, adding a fresh cinnamon stick to each serving if desired. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 163 | Total Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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