Serve a delicious nonalcoholic spiced cider by preparing as directed but omitting the butter, brown sugar and rum.

PREP: 10 min; COOK: 15 min

6 cups apple cider
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 sticks cinnamon
6 tablespoons butter (do not use margarine or spread)
6 tablespoons packed brown sugar
3/4 cup rum


1. Heat cider, cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon to boiling in 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes. Strain cider mixture to remove cloves and cinnamon, if desired.

2. For each serving, place 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon brown sugar and 2 tablespoons rum in mug. Fill with hot cider.

Makes 6 servings

Nutritional Info per 1 Serving: 300 calories (110 calories from fat); 12 g fat (7 g saturated); 30 mg cholesterol; 90 mg sodium; 42 g carbohydrate (0 g dietary fiber); 0 g protein

This recipe displayed with permission from General Mills, Inc.