Hot Spiced Drunken Cider

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 gallon good unfiltered cider
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• 4 cloves
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 vanilla bean split lengthwise
• 3-4 Tbsp honey
• 20 oz (2.5 c) gewurztraminer wine
• 1 c fresh cranberries

PREPARATION

1. Put the cider, the spices, and 3 Tbsp of the honey in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. Reduce heat to low and simmer 10 minutes for flavors to blend.
3. Add wine, do not boil again.
4. Add the cranberries; simmer until the color the liquid. Add more honey if needed.

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-- JMag Guthrie - 2017-12-02