Spicy Cranberry Warmer - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
2 whole allspice
4 c. apple cider
1/3 c. packed brown sugar
4 c. cranberry juice
additional cinnamon sticks (optional)

Preparation

Place first 3 items in double thickness of cheesecloth.
Bring up corners and tie with a string.
Place with cider in large saucepan, or place loose spices in saucepan and strain before serving.
Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.
Stir in sugar; simmer 5 minutes.
Add cranberry juice and heat to simmering temperature. Serve hot in mugs.
Garnish with cinnamon sticks, if desired. This makes a nice beverage to serve at the holiday season.