Hot Cider Sachet Recipe
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: Makes 2 sachets
Description
Here is an economical Christmas gift your child can make. Each sachet has its handwritten recipe card made by your child. Make one for yourselves and enjoy a day of crafting together.
Ingredients
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 15 allspice berries
- 2 whole cloves
- 64 ounces apple cider
Additional Materials
- Cooking twine
- Cheesecloth
- Red ribbon
- Blank index card
- Markers
Instructions
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Prepare Materials:
- Gather all ingredients and materials needed: cooking twine, cheesecloth, red ribbon, blank index card, and markers.
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Assemble Sachets:
- Place the cinnamon sticks, allspice berries, and whole cloves in the center of a piece of cheesecloth.
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Secure with Twine:
- Gather the edges of the cheesecloth and tie them securely with cooking twine to form a sachet.
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Decorate Gift Tag:
- Let your child decorate the blank index card, which will serve as the gift tag. Encourage them to be creative!
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Write Directions:
- Once the tag is decorated, help your child write the following directions inside the tag: “Pour 1/2 gallon of cider into a large pot.”
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Add Sachet:
- Drop the prepared sachet into the pot of cider.
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Simmer:
- Bring the cider to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Let it simmer for 20 minutes to infuse the flavors.
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Serve:
- Once simmered, ladle the hot cider into mugs. It’s ready to serve and enjoy!
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Gift Presentation:
- Thread a red ribbon through the hole in the gift tag and tie it securely around the sachet. Your homemade Hot Cider Sachet is now ready to be gifted!
This delightful homemade gift is not only easy and inexpensive to make but also adds a personal touch to your holiday season. Enjoy the warm and comforting flavors of spiced cider with your loved ones, and cherish the memories of crafting together. Happy Holidays! 🎄🎁
