Mulled Cider - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 qt. fresh apple cider
1/4 c. packed light brown sugar
2 bay leaves
2 cinnamon sticks
1/2 tsp. whole cloves
1/2 tsp. ground cardamom
1/2 tsp. grated nutmeg
peel of 1 orange or lemon

Preparation

Combine all of the ingredients in a large pan.
Bring to a boil, then simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
Strain spices from mixture and discard.
Return cider to pan and keep warm until ready to serve.
(I use crock-pot to keep warm.)