Brown Sugar Buttered Apple Cider

Prep Steps

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature {do:soften}

The Spiced Butter

In a small bowl, mix together...

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1 pinch kosher salt{tip:We test with Morton kosher salt. Using table salt? Use about 3/4 as much. Diamond Crystal? Use about 1 1/2 times as much.}

Heat the Cider

In a small saucepan over medium heat, gently heat until steaming but not boiling...

• 2 cups apple cider

Combine

Stir about 1/4 of the hot cider into the butter mixture until smooth.

Pour it back into the saucepan with the rest of the cider and whisk to combine.

Serve

Divide between two mugs and top with...

• Whipped cream (optional)

Finish with a dusting of pumpkin pie spice and serve.