Spiced Apple Spritzers Recipe

Spiced Apple Spritzers Recipe by: Paula Deen
Ingredients: Makes 10 cups
1 (59 ounce) container refrigerated apple juice
¾ cup brown sugar
2 whole star anise
1 teaspoon whole allspice
1 teaspoon whloe cloves
7 cinnamon sticks
2 (750 milliliter) bottles chilled prosecco
Garnish: green apple slices, cinnamon sticks

Procedures:

• In a medium saucepan, combine jice and next 5 ingredients. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour or until reduced by half. Cool slightly. Into a bowl, pour mixture through a fine wire mesh strainer, discarding spices. Cover and chill until cold.
• Combine cider mixture and prosecco in a large pitcher. Garnish with apple slices and cinnamon sticks, if desired. End