Tart Cherry Holiday Recipes - Cherry Spiced Cider

Cherry Spiced Cider Over the next several post I would like to share a number of holiday recipes. These recipes make a additional to any event at work or home. Best of all they are an excellent choice for all ages. Hope you enjoy the holiday recipes and wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a joyful holiday season.

• 1 quart apple cider
• 3/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
• 1 (3-inch) stick cinnamon
• 1 strip (1/2x3-inches) orange peel
• 3 whole cloves
• 3 whole allspice
• 16 maraschino cherries
• 8 orange slice halves

Put apple cider, orange juice, maraschino cherry juice, cinnamon sticks, orange peel, cloves and allspice in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes. Strain out cinnamon sticks, orange peel, cloves and allspice. Place 2 maraschino cherries and 1 orange slice half in each of six mugs. Pour about 2/3 cup spiced cider over cherries. Serve warm. Makes 8 servings. Note: Spiced cider can be prepared in advance and reheated just before serving.