How to Make Hot Mulled Cider in a Microwave

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On a frosty winter day, nothing will warm you from the inside out like a steaming, spicy cup of hot mulled apple cider. It is a snap to make in the microwave and your house will smell wonderful for hours.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

1 qt. apple juice or apple cider
3/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
Orange slices
Whole cloves
Cinnamon sticks

Regular Microwave Mulled Cider

Step 1

Combine apple juice or apple cider with cloves and cinnamon in a microwaveable mug, cup or glass.
Step 2

Heat in the microwave oven, uncovered, for 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 3

Garnish with whipped cream and nutmeg.
Step 4

Makes one cup.

Spicy Microwave Mulled Cider

Step 1

Mix the apple juice or apple cider in a microwaveable container.
Step 2

Pour the hot mixture into heavy mugs.
Step 3

Stick a few whole cloves into the orange slices.
Step 4

Put an orange slice in each mug.
Step 5

Add one cinnamon stick to each serving.
Step 6

Recipe makes 4 or 5 servings.

Tips & Warnings

To spice up the mulled cider, add several black peppercorns and 2 tbsp. of brown sugar while the mixture is heating.
Some citrus zest will add a delicious refreshing flavor to the hot mulled cider. Lemons, limes or oranges all work beautifully. Use zest from ½ of the citrus fruit for each quart of hot microwave mulled cider.
A dash of Worcestershire sauce will add zip to hot mulled cider.
You can store cooled, mulled cider in the refrigerator for up to one week. Put the cider in a mug and heat it in the microwave before serving.

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