Spiced Mulled Cider - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 qt. apple juice or sweet cider
1/2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
2-inch piece stick cinnamon
1 tsp. whole allspice
1 tsp. whole cloves

Preparation

Mix juice (or cider) in large saucepan; add sugar and spices. Heat mixture slowly to simmering.
Cover pan.
Simmer 20 minutes; strain.
Serve hot in warmed mugs.
Garnish with cinnamon stick or orange wedge stuck with whole cloves, if desired.
Makes about
2 quarts.
Especially good to serve in winter.