Hot Strawberry Cider

Start to Finish: 20 minutes


Ingredients
8 cup apple cider or apple juice [4 L]
1 10-ounce package frozen sliced strawberries [280 g]
4 inches stick cinnamon
1 teaspoon whole cloves
Fresh strawberry or apple slices (optional)
Cinnamon sticks (optional)


Directions
1. Combine cider or juice, frozen sliced strawberries, the 4 inches stick cinnamon, and cloves in a large saucepan. Bring to boiling and reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain through a sieve lined with 100-percent-cotton cheesecloth.

2. To serve, pour cider mixture into eight heatproof glasses or cups. Garnish each serving with a cinnamon stick and a fresh strawberry or apple slice, if desired. Makes 8 (8-ounce)(224 ml) servings.