Homemade gifts from the kitchen

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Spicy Mulled Cider Mix

Makes about 2 cups mix

Ingredients:
3/4 cup crushed cinnamon sticks
3/4 cup chopped dried orange rind
1/3 cup whole allspice
1/4 cup whole cloves

Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a jar.

Spicy Mulled Cider

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:
4 cups apple juice, apple cider, or half apple juice and half cranberry juice
2 tablespoons Spicy Mulled Cider Mix

Directions:
1. In saucepan, combine juice and cider mix.

2. Cover and bring to a simmer. Gently simmer for 20 minutes.

3. Strain into mugs.

wrap it up

Place a few of these gems in a wicker basket, Christmas tin or other fun and seasonal container. Fill in the spaces with wrapped chocolates, holiday napkins or a bottle of wine, and you'll have beautiful and sure-to-be-appreciated holiday gift baskets with that extra personal touch.