Holiday Cider - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 medium size orange
1 1/2 tsp. whole cloves
1 gal. apple cider
3/4 c. red cinnamon candies
2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks

Preparation

Slice oranges into 6 wedges; stud wedges with cloves and set aside.
Combine cider and candies in a Dutch oven over medium heat; cook until candies are dissolved and mixture is thoroughly heated.
Pour cider mixture into a heatproof punch bowl.
Add clove studded wedges and cinnamon sticks.
Serve hot.
Yields 1 gallon.