Gunnar Montana makes Cider Nog

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The infamous and Philly favorite Gunnar Montana shows us how to make some holiday favorites.

Homemade Apple Cider

10 large apples, quartered
1/2 orange, halved
cinnamon sticks
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. whole allspice
whole nutmeg
1/2 c. packed brown sugar

  1. In a large stockpot over medium heat, add apples, oranges, spices, and brown sugar. Cover with water by at least 2”. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, 2 hours. 
  2. Remove orange halves, then use a potato masher or wooden spoon to mash apples. Return to a simmer and let simmer uncovered for 1 hour more.
  3. Strain through a fine mesh strainer, pressing on solids with a wooden spoon to squeeze all juices out. Discard solids. 
  4. Serve apple cider warm.

HOT CIDER NOG

  • 2 cups half and half
  • 1/2 cup milk, 2% or whole
  • 1 1/4 cups apple cider
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, plus more for topping
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • whipped cream for topping
  • cinnamon sticks
  • apple slices
Place the half and half, milk, cider, eggs, sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a large saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat while whisking constantly (so you don’t have scrambled eggs!) for 15 to 20 minutes, until the nog thickens slightly and can easily coat the back of a wooden spoon. Remove from the heat but continue to whisk for another minute or two.

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