Guess who HAD to buy a jug of cider Saturday at the store? Max, dear, it would not be Fall without real cider. Not that pasteurized apple juice that people try to pass off as cider. We sometimes buy up some at the end of the season and let it turn into Hard Cider. Now that is a drink! It is what our ancestors drank all winter.
All right, Max, I can hear you now. “There goes Erma with her alcohol enhanced recipes.” So? Hard Cider has to be full of vitamins, minerals, and other such necessary stuff. Remember, that it is All Natural–which must count for something.
If you tire of Cider, and I never do, try this unusual Fall drink. Mulled Apricot Nectar is a nice change from the more usual hot Mulled Cider.
Mulled Apricot Nectar:
1 can (46 ounces) apricot nectar
½ lemon, sliced
2 sticks cinnamon
15 whole cloves
8 whole allspice berries
Sugar or honey (optional)
In a heavy saucepan bring everything to a boil and then simmer gently for 5 minutes. Taste after a minutes or so and see if you want to add a bit on sugar or honey for a sweeter nectar.
Remove pan from heat, cover and let stand 30 minutes. Strain. Reheat when you are ready to serve. Makes about 5 cups.
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