Reviewed: Oct. 15, 2011

I made this for a party and even though I don't typically like cider this one was outstanding! I'll be using this recipe in the future!

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CookinMama

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 11, 2010

This was really good! It made the kitchen smell wonderful too! Not having cinnamon sticks on hand, I combined ground cinnamon from the jar with the cloves and put the mixture into a coffee filter and tied it shut (like a little boquet garni), then put it in the pot. The flavors diffused nicely with no problems! Only concern...has anyone else noticed that the recipe has a mistake(?) in the amount of cloves? Personally, I used about 20, per another reviewer's advice. Thanks for the recipe. Yum!

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tygrlilly

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jan. 20, 2010

I made mine with a few modifications: Used whole orange slices with whole cloves (approx. 30) stabbed into the orange skin, and sprinkled a 1/4 tsp. ground cloves and 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon into the pot in addition to the cinnamon sticks (I used 2). I allowed it to simmer for a few hours--everyone raved about it at our New Years party!

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Stephanie R.

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Collingswood, New Jersey, USA

Living In: Syracuse, New York, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 14, 2009

Yummy! I added a lot of extra cloves and spices and I think it was a good idea. It was a hit at Christmas. :)

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LeeLee222

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Cliffside Park, New Jersey, USA

Living In: East Brunswick, New Jersey, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 11, 2008

I served this recently at a Christmas party, and it was delicious. I think it tasted even better the next day once the cinnamon stick and cloves blended in even further.

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Sherry Lane

Reviewed: Oct. 22, 2008

Very nice cider! Everyone raved about it at my girlfriend get-together and there was none leftover. I did add an extra clove and cinnamon stick, though. Thanks for the recipe!

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Shae's Mama

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Oct. 20, 2008

A great fall drink - easy to prepare and tasty.

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SHARONN

Reviewed: Oct. 9, 2008

Really good! I made it from concentrated frozen apple juice and orange juice and it tasted fine. I didn't have enough apple juice for the recipe so I had to do some tweeking, I also used the suggestion from other review to increase the spices. I also added a little nutmeg. I recommend making it for a group of people instead of just one or two- it makes alot.

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Becky B

Reviewed: Dec. 23, 2007

I followed the recipe to the letter and I enjoyed the taste. Next time I will add more cinnamon, though, because the apple flavor was pretty dominant.

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CRIMSONANDCLOVER

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Living In: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Reviewed: Dec. 16, 2007

This was soo yummy!! I followed the recipe exactly. I made it for a Christmas party we had last night and it was a huge hit!! i had to make a 2nd batch. Some guests added a shot of brandy to it and it enhanced the flavor even more.

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