Ingredients
6cupsapple cider ,store bought or recipe below
2cinnamon sticks
6whole cloves
6allspice berries
1orange
1lemon
1apple,halved and sliced
2tbspbrown sugar
cranberries & orange slices ,for garnish, optional
Preparation
Using a vegetable peeler, remove 3 large pieces of rind from lemon and orange.
Cut a 6-inch square of cheesecloth and place all spices, rinds, and half of the apple slices in the center. Tie with kitchen string.
Place cider in a large saucepan. Add spice bundle and simmer on low for 5 to 10 minutes.
Remove spice bundle and add garnish with cranberries, remaining apple slices, and additional orange slices if desired. Serve warm.
