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A delicious plate of Danny's Warm and Fuzzy Apple Cider

Danny's Warm and Fuzzy Apple Cider

Danny's Warm and Fuzzy Apple Cider is the perfect beverage to cozy up with on cold afternoons and evenings, created by my husband. The name was inspired by our neighbor, who swears it gives him a warm and fuzzy feeling with every sip.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 10 cups
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 256
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 7 cups apple cider
  • 80 g brown sugar
  • 4 pieces cinnamon sticks
  • 1 cucchiaino whole allspice
  • 1 cucchiaino whole cloves
  • 1 cucchiaino lemon zest
  • 360 ml dark rum
  • 120 ml butterscotch schnapps

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Cheesecloth

Method
 

  1. In a saucepan, combine the apple cider and brown sugar.
  2. Wrap the cinnamon sticks, allspice, cloves, and lemon zest in cheesecloth, then add to the cider mixture.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Remove the spice bundle from the saucepan, and stir in the dark rum and butterscotch schnapps.
  5. Serve the warm and comforting cider in mugs, and enjoy the cozy flavors!

Notes

For a non-alcoholic version, you can omit the rum and schnapps and add extra apple cider or a splash of apple juice.