Mulled Holiday Cider

A warm and fragrant addition to any festive fall or winter event.

*Recipe from Guiding Stars

 

Servings: 10

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

2 quarts apple cider

4 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks

1 Tablespoon whole cloves

1 teaspoon ground ginger

½ teaspoon allspice

6 pieces orange peel

Directions

1. In a stock pot, combine all the ingredients. Simmer for 30 minutes. Let cool a bit and strain. Serve warm or cover and refrigerate overnight.
2. Reheat and serve in mugs.

Nutritional Information (Serving Size: 6.4 fluid oz): Calories: 130, Fat: 0.5g,  Saturated fat: 0g,  Sodium: 10 mg, Carbohydrates: 32g  Fiber: 1.5 g, Sugar: 25g,  Protein: 1g 

"Healthier" Dark Chocolate Turtles

INGREDIENTS 3 ½ oz. dark chocolate 1 cup pitted dates 2 oz. pecan halves (aout 40-45 small halves)

DIRECTIONS 1. Process dates until they become a sticky, thick, jam-like consistency. 2. Roll processed dates into 15 marble-sized balls. 3. Press 2-3 pecan halves into the date balls and then place in freezer for 10 minutes to set. 4. Melt dark chocolate over low heat in a saucepan or in the microwave. 5. Using a spoon, pour a small amount of chocolate sauce over each of the date/pecan mound.  6. Place in freezer for at least 10 minutes.