Hot Mulled Cider

Crisp air, crunchy leaves, pumpkin harvest and Halloween!

This is so good on a cool fall day or Halloween celebration especially with plain or cinnamon donuts (try non-trans fat ones)!

Hot Mulled Cider
(mulled is to add spices then heat it)

Four servings with antioxidants (from the spices)

4 cups of apple cider
10 whole cloves
10 black peppercorns
4 strips of orange zest (3 inches by 1/2 inch)
1 cinnamon stick, cracked
1 vanilla bean, split

In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, bring all ingredients to a boil.
Remove from heat and let seep for 30 minutes.
Discard the spices (you can use a strainer)
Reheat till the mixture begins to steam.
Ladle into mugs; wait 3-5 minutes then serve.