Hot Spiced Cider - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 c. apple cider or apple juice
1/4 to 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1 (6-inches) stick cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. whole cloves
8 thin orange wedges or slices (optional)
8 whole cloves (optional)

Preparation

In a large saucepan, combine apple cider or juice and brown sugar.
For spice bag, place cinnamon, allspice and the 1 teaspoon whole cloves in a double thickness cheesecloth.
Bring up corners of cheesecloth and tie with string.
Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
Cover and simmer at least 10 minutes.