Hot Mulled Cider

Ingredients

• 1.5 litres Dry Cider
• 2 Long cinnamon sticks, quartered
• 4 Whole star anise or cloves
• 2 tbsp Bonne Maman Sweet Orange Marmalade or Salted Caramel
• French Brandy, optional

Method

1. Put all the ingredients, except the brandy in a large pan. Heat gently over a low heat for 20 minutes; don’t allow the liquid to boil as this will make the spices bitter and burn off the alcohol.

2. Pour the cider into mugs and add a splash of brandy, if using. Add some fresh or dried apple slices.

Cooks tips

1. Choose your favourite flavour. Cider combined with marmalade gives a cosy citrusy drink or try adding salted caramel for a warming toffee -flavoured mug.

2. For a non-alcoholic version, use a good pressed apple juice.