Mulled cider recipe

Mulled cider is a wonderful winter warmer.  It is a tradition recipe that seems to be becoming a forgotten pleasure.  I first experienced it at a tradition English pub but was not able to find a venue that sells it since.  Of course, I then said to myself; you know what, I can make it myself.  The best bit, it is so easy to make. :)

Ingredients:

1 Litre of cider
1/2 cup honey
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg cloves
4 cloves

Directions:

Important note:  It is important not to let the mixture boil at any point during the heating process.  Alcohol has a low boiling point and will very quickly evaporate off.

Mix 100 mils of the cider with the spices and honey in a frying pan.  Pour the rest of the cider into a large saucepan and leave this to the side for the moment.  You don't want to heat this yet.  Place the frying pan on medium high heat and stir as it simmers.  Heat this mixture for approximately 12 minutes.  Take the frying pan off the heat and place this to the side to cool.  Begin to warm the rest of the cider, being careful not to over heat. After this warms a little mix in the spiced cider from the frying pan.  When the cider comes up to a comfortable drinking temperature, remove the saucepan from the heat.

Serve an enjoy.

Suggestions:

Mulled cider makes a nice compliment to most desserts. :)  It is also fantastic chilled.