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Easy Homemade Mulled Apple Cider

Lorna Doone Brewer — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:37:57 +0000

So, you know that juicer you got back when you were going to live a more healthful life? The one that you used three times and then shoved to the back of the cupboard where it wouldn’t be able to judge you? Pull that sucker out and dust it off for this easy-to-make homemade apple cider recipe.

We had a friend coming over recently, and she was so impressed by the fact that we had made cider for her. She walked in the house and said it smelled “mulled.” I asked what that was, and she told me she meant the way some people warm it with spices and everything. So, I was all, “Yeah, that’s the kind we’re having.” Seriously, I looked like a total Suzie Homemaker, and the whole process from start to finish took about ten minutes.

What You’ll Need to Make Homemade Mulled Apple Cider

Apples – We used about a dozen (If you want to cheat and do really easy version, just use pre-made apple juice. Your kid will totally not care.)
Juicer
Apple slicer or knife
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Cloves

I've looked into the difference between "apple juice" and "apple cider," and even though the juicer filters it to some degree, I'd say what comes out still qualifies as cider.

Wash your apples. If you happen to have a ladybug around, it makes this part more fun. ;-)

Slice your apples.

Run the apples through the juicer right into a sauce pan. Add about a teaspoon of cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon each of ground nutmeg and ground cloves.

I didn’t get a picture of it, but the spices left kind of a scum on top after the apple cider was warmed, so I just skimmed it off.

It tastes delicious and totally made my house smell like the holidays!

Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipes Kids Will Love

Wendy Piersall — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:54:00 +0000

On Thanksgiving, we don’t eat much in the morning, so that we have plenty of room for a huge Thanksgiving dinner. The problem with this approach is that we show up with kids who are very hungry and have to hit the appetizer table right away. I guess it isn’t really a ‘problem’, especially if they had these Thanksgiving appetizers for kids to munch on!

I love the homemade animal crackers and dip idea at the bottom – especially if you can use fall cookie cutters for the shapes!


Fruit and Cheese Turkey Centerpiece	Autumn Leaf Pocket Pies	Easy Turkey Tracks Cheese Crackers

Easy Thanksgiving Fruit Gobblers	Homemade Cheddar Goldfish Crackers	Turkey Fruit Plate

Football Pockets	Cornbread Acorns	Animal Chips and Dip

Be sure to also check these Thanksgiving cupcake ideas and keep the kids busy while you are cooking with our Thanksgiving coloring pages!

Kaiser 612904 Fall Themed Cookie Cutters Qty 8
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Kaiser 612904 Fall Themed Cookie Cutters Qty 8

Thanksgiving Cupcakes

Wendy Piersall — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 18:18:04 +0000

I’ve been super busy this fall getting Thanksgiving activities together for the Woo! Jr. websites. I was even all set to spin off my creative recipes into a new food blog for the holiday season, but I had to put that idea on hold – too much is happening this year for me to take on yet another blog!

I’m traveling a long way for Thanksgiving this year, so I’m going to have to live vicariously though all of you who get to cook up yummy stuff for the holiday. But I’m having Christmas Eve at my house, so get ready to be blasted with tons of Christmas cooking ideas soon!


Cookie Turkeys Cupcakes	Turkey Cupcakes	Coconut Turkey Cupcakes

Fall Pumpkin Cupcakes	Corn Cob Cupcakes	Fall Leaves Apple Cupcakes

Frosted Turkey Cupcakes	Chocolate Turkey Cupcakes	Candy Corn Turkey Cupcakes

Free Thanksgiving Cupcake Toppers	Thanksgiving Cupcake Picks on Etsy	Printable Cupcake Collars

Be sure to check out these Thanksgiving kids crafts and these Thanksgiving coloring pages while you are in the neighborhood. You might also like these printable Thanksgiving place cards, too!