Spiced Apple Spritzers
By Paula Deen
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Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour
Servings: Makes about 10 cups
Ingredients
- 1 (59-ounce) container refrigerated apple juice
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 whole star anise
- 1 teaspoon whole allspice
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 7 cinnamon sticks, plus more for garnish
- 2 (750-milliliter) bottles chilled sparkling wine, like prosecco
- green apple slices, for garnish
Directions
In a medium saucepan, combine juice and next 5 ingredients. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour or until reduced by half. Cool slightly. Into a bowl, pour mixture through a fine wire-mesh strainer, discarding spices. Cover and chill until cold.
Combine cider mixture and prosecco in a large pitcher. Garnish with apple slices and cinnamon sticks, if desired.