Happy Holiday Cider

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   Preheat oven to 350 degree F.

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   Insert about half the cloves into 2 baking apples.

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   Place the apples in a 2-quart square baking dish.

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   Add the water.

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   Bake apples, uncovered, for 15 minutes.

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   Add crab apples, if desired.

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   Bake an additional 25 to 30 minutes or until apples and crab apples are tender; cool slightly.

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   Halve or quarter baking apples.

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   Set aside.

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    Meanwhile, squeeze juice from oranges and lemons (you should have 1-1/3 cups orange juice and 3/4 cup lemon juice).

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    In a 4-quart Dutch oven combine orange and lemon juices, apple cider, sugar, cinnamon, remaining cloves, allspice, and nutmeg. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.

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    Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.

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    Use a slotted spoon to remove whole cloves and stick cinnamon from cider mixture.

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    To serve, place apples in a large heat-proof punch bowl; carefully pour cider mixture into bowl.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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