Spiced Apple Cider

Ingredients

• 4 cups apple compote
• 10 cups water
• 1/4 Tbsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• Pinch ground nutmeg
• Pinch ground clove
• 1 vanilla bean , split
• Cheesecloth
• Cinnamon sticks

Instructions

1. Combine apple compote, water, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, clove, and the vanilla bean in a heavy saucepan.
2. Over medium-high heat, bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Boil for 5 minutes.
3. Line a fine sieve with cheesecloth and strain the apple cider.
4. If the flavour is too strong, dilute the apple cider with boiling water.
5. Garnish each glass with a cinnamon stick if serving hot or chill in the refrigerate.