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Recipe by: Lisa Prince

Muscadine Grape-Apple Cider

North Carolina is known for its Muscadine and Scuppernong grapes. They have that delicious distinct flavor that reminds me of going to my grandmothers. I found this recipe in Southern Living Magazine October 2014.

Servings: 8
Cook Time: Prep Time: 25 minutes; Total Time: 25 minutes
Meal Type: Beverage
NC Ingredients: grapes, apple cider

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Ingredients

1/2
gallon apple cider
1
lb. Muscadine grapes
3
(2 inch) cinnamon sticks
10
whole cloves
1
(1 inch) piece of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
1/4
tsp. ground nutmeg
1/8
tsp. ground allspice
Garnish: whole grapes, cinnamon sticks, apple slices, star of anise

Directions

Place first 7 ingredients in a covered 4 qt. saucepan, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; uncover and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Mash grapes using a potato masher. Cover and let stand 15 minutes. Pour through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a heatproof pitcher; discard solids. Serve hot or cold.

 
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