Guest guest Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 Five-Spice Hot Apple Cider Serve the rum on the side so guests can add as much as they wish, if any at all. 8 quarter-sized slices fresh ginger 8 whole star anise pods 4 3-inch long cinnamon sticks 2 teaspoons Sichuan peppercorns, optional 1 teaspoon whole cloves 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds 2 quarts fresh apple cider Dark rum, for serving Rinse a 12-inch square piece of cheesecloth under cold water and squeeze it dry. (This removes any sizing from the cloth.) Wrap the ginger, star anise, cinnamon sticks, optional peppercorns, cloves, and fennel in the cheesecloth and tie it with kitchen string. Combine the cider and wrapped spices in a large nonaluminum pot. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, just until hot but not boiling, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a slow cooker or warming plate set on Low and serve hot. Serves 16. Talk is cheap. Use Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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