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Mulled Apple Cider with Maple Pecan Topping

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  • Author: mira
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: American

Description

A warm, aromatic mulled apple cider infused with cinnamon, cloves, and orange, topped with a sweet and crunchy maple-glazed pecan crumble.


Ingredients

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  • 6 cups apple cider
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 1 star anise
  • 2 orange slices
  • 1/2 cup pecans
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Combine apple cider, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and star anise in a large pot.
  2. Heat over medium until simmering, then add orange slices and reduce heat to low for 20 minutes.
  3. Toast pecans in a skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Stir butter and maple syrup into the pecans and cook for 2 minutes until glazed.
  5. Strain the cider into pre-warmed mugs.
  6. Top each mug with a spoonful of maple pecans and serve immediately.