Hot Apple Cider

What could be better on a cold autumn or winter's day than sipping on a cup of hot, fragrant spiced apple cider?

Recipe Ingredients:

8 cups apple cider
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
6 inches of stick cinnamon
1 teaspoon whole allspice
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 orange, sliced into thin wedges
8 whole cloves

Cooking Directions:

1. In a large saucepan, combine the apple cider and brown sugar. Add the spices and orange wedges, studded with the 8 whole cloves. Bring the mixture to a boil; reduce heat and allow to simmer for a minimum of half 30 minutes.
2. Strain solids and return to the pot.
3. Serve hot.

Makes 8 (1 cup) servings.