Hot Maple Cider

 

Ingredients (1 serving)

  • 1 cup of cider *
  • 1 stick of cinnamon
  • 4 to 5 thin slices of fresh, peeled ginger
  • 5 grains of Jamaica pepper
  • 1 tablespoon of maple syrup
  • 1 quarter of a lemon
  • Finely grated maple sugar and cinnamon (garnish for glass)


Method

  1. Heat cider and spices in a casserole. Let boil for 5 minutes. Add maple syrup. Remove from heat.
  2. Rim a glass or cup by running the lemon along its outside edge. Dip the wet rim into a mixture of grated maple sugar and cinnamon.
  3. Remove the spices from the cider and maple syrup mixture. Pour mixture into the glass (or cup). Use cinnamon stick for garnish.

*For children, use apple juice.

 

Source: Fédération des producteurs acéricoles du Québec 

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