Hot Spiced Cider - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. unsweetened apple juice
5 whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
6 slices fresh orange
4 packets Equal
4 cinnamon sticks (optional)

Preparation

Combine apple juice, cloves, 2 cinnamon sticks and orange in saucepan.
Bring to boil and simmer 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Remove orange slices, cloves and cinnamon sticks.
Stir in Equal.
Pour into mugs.
Garnish with cinnamon sticks if desired. Makes 4 (8 ounce) servings.