CIDER SPICE BUNDLE
6 whole cloves 6 whole allspice berries 1 tsp dried orange rind 1 cinnamon stick, crushed Cut two 4-inch squares of cheesecloth, place 1 on top of each other. Place cloves, allspice berries, orange rind and cinnamon on top, pull up corners and tie into bundle with string. Place in jar or mug. Makes 1 bundle, enough for 2 cups cider or apple juice. To make: Pour 2 cups cider or apple juice in saucepan or microwaveable container. Place Cider Spice Bundle in cider. Heat just until boiling. Serve hot.
CINNAMON PANCAKE MIX
3 cups all-purpose flour 3 Tblsp. sugar 2 Tblsp. baking powder 4-1/2 tsps. ground cinnamon 1-1/4 tsp. salt In brown bag or 1 quart jar, combine all ingredients; seal bag or jar, adding dried fruits (apples are especially good!) if necessary to fill small gaps. Attach this to the Jar: In medium bowl, combine 3/4 c. milk, 1 egg, and 2 T. salad oil. With fork, blend in 1-1/3 c. pancake mix until moistened but still lumpy. Cook on lightly greased griddle or skillet. Makes about 10 5" pancakes.
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