Incredible Mulled Cider - The Ultimate Way To Warm Yourself Up This Autumn!

Brrrr! As we steer further into October, there's certainly a chill in the air...

With our wooly hats, gloves and scarfs at the ready - What better way to warm yourself up than with a tasty, warm, mulled cider?
(...Well, we are in the West-Country after all!)

We've pinched this delicious recipe from the wonderful Jamie Oliver.

Ingredients

• 2 litres good-quality traditional cider 
• 6 cloves 
• 3-4 star anise 
• ¼ nutmeg , finely grated into the pan 
• 1 cinnamon stick 
• 1 vanilla pod , halved 
• 1 orange , juice of 
• 2 clementines , juice of 
• 1 pomegranate , juice and seeds of 
• 4–5 tablespoons caster sugar

Method

1. Pour the cider into a large pan on a low heat and let it warm through for a few minutes. Add all the spices and juices and turn the heat up. Once boiling, turn down to a simmer and leave to tick away for 5–8 minutes. 
2. As everything infuses you’ll get delicious layers of flavour. Taste it and add sugar as you like. You don’t want it sweet; you just want the sugar to join the spices in a harmonious taste. When you’re happy with the flavours, ladle into glasses or mugs and serve warm.

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