The Seasons of Arnold’s Apple Tree Gail Gibbons (ages 4-8)
Johnny Appleseed Carol Ottolenghi (ages 4-8)
Catherine, Called Birdy Karen Cushman (ages 9-12)
Cider Punch
Ingredients:
1 gallon apple cider
12 whole cloves
2 large apples (such as Granny Smith or Rome Beauty), peeled, left whole
2 cinnamon sticks
Ground nutmeg
Directions:
Pour apple cider into large pot. Insert 6 cloves into each apple. Add apples and cinnamon sticks to pot. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and barely simmer over very low heat 1 hour to allow flavors to blend. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over low heat before continuing.)
Ladle hot cider punch into mugs. Sprinkle with nutmeg and serve.
