Hot Spiced Cider

Ingredients:

8 cups apple cider
1/4 to 1/2 cup brown sugar
6 inches stick cinnamon
1 tsp whole allspice
1 tsp whole cloves
8 thin orange wedges or slices (optional)
8 whole cloves (optional)

Directions:

1. Combine apple cider and brown sugar.

2. Place cinnamon, allspice, and cloves in a double layer of cheesecloth. Bring the corners together and tie them. Add spice bag to cider. (I would like to try a tea infuser to lower waste)

3. Bring mixture to boil, reduce heat, and simmer at least 10 minutes.

4. (optional) stud orange wedges with cloves.

5. Remove and discard spice bag. Serve with orange wedges if desired.