Hot Mulled Apple Cider

Makes 4 Servings
Everyone loves a warm cup of cider (known to many as wassail) during the holidays. This recipe gets a boost of flavor from oranges. Since the oranges are left whole and not eaten, this recipe is fine for every Phase of the South Beach Diet.
Ingredients:

Sugar-free apple cider drink mix

1 quart (4 cups) water

4 cinnamon sticks

1 whole nutmeg

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

2 oranges

2 teaspoons cloves, whole
Instructions:

1. Following the directions on the package, combine the appropriate amount of sugar-free apple cider drink mix with 4 cups of water in a large, heavy saucepan.

2. Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and lemon peel. Keep the oranges whole and leave the peel on. Press 1 teaspoon of cloves into each orange and add them to the pot. Bring to a simmer over high heat; simmer 10 minutes.

3. Remove from heat; let steep 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, lift out oranges and discard.
Nutritional Information:

2 calories0 g fat0 mg cholesterol0 g carbohydrate0 g protein0 g fiber 5 mg sodium.

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