Spiced Cider - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 qt. cider
1/2 c. sugar
dash of salt
12 whole cloves
2 (4-inch) cinnamon sticks
8 whole allspice

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in 2-quart saucepan.
Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
Cool.
Refrigerate, covered, for several hours.
Just before serving, reheat slowly.
Strain to remove spices.
Serve hot in mugs or punch cups along with cookies.
Makes 8 servings.