Mulled cider with persimmon and spices

Nothing like a hot, spiced cider to warm you up in the cold autumn evenings. I have twisted the traditional recipe by using an underrated fruit; persimmon.

My recipe is quick, easy and really rather good!

Servings: 6 glasses

Prep:5 min  Cook:15 min  Total:20 min

Ingredients:

• 1 L dry cider

• 1 persimmon

• 1 cinnamon stick

• 5 cloves

• 1 vanilla pod

• 1 tsp nutmeg

• 1 tsp ground allspice

• 1 bay leaf

• 3 tbsp honey

Technique:

1-Make persimmon slices and halve the vanilla pod lengthways.

2-Put 1 cup of the cider and all the other ingredients into a large saucepan. Bring to the boil and reduce to half (about 3 or 4 minutes). Do not do this with all the cider, as you don’t want to burn off the alcohol.

3- Turn the heat down and add the rest of the cider. Simmer for a couple of minutes.

Serve in heatproof glasses or mugs and enjoy!