Recipe and photos by Pauline Stevens

Serves 4

4 c. apple cider
1/3 c. fresh orange juice
4 orange slices
4 apple slices
1⁄2 c. fresh cranberries
6-10 cloves
2 cinnamon sticks, broken into pieces
2 anise stars
1/3 c. agave syrup (optional)
Sprigs of rosemary (optional)

PREPARATION

Combine all ingredients in a large pot and let it simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes. Serve hot, adding 1 slice of apple and 1 slice or orange to every cup, sweeten with agave if desired and garnish with rosemary.

About the Contributor

Beside her passion for photography, Pauline Stevens enjoys traveling and baking. She also visits every possible farmers market, even between frequent visits to NYC where her quadruplet sons live. Follow her store on IG @redbirdshouse.