By North Star
Hot Apple Coffee in Mugs.
Lightly spiced hot apple juice with coffee-a great morning pick-me-up or beverage to complement your dessert course.
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Ingredients:
* 1 quart apple juice
* 1 quart hot, strong, black coffee
* 6 orange slices, sliced very, very thin
* Two 3-inch cinnamon sticks
* 1/3 cup brown sugar
* Pinch of ground allspice
Pinch of ground cloves
Method
Place all ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and strain liquid into a pitcher. Serve in mugs or pour into a thermos.
Notes: This hot apple coffee is a delicious ending to any holiday meal, or a lovely start to take with you in the car on morning rides with warm muffins.