Hot Mulled Cider - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 qt. water
3 c. sugar
6 whole allspice
6 whole cloves
1 (3-inch) stick cinnamon, broken
1 orange, cut in pieces
1 lemon, sliced thinly

Preparation

Simmer all ingredients.
Remove from heat and allow to cool for an hour before straining.
Add to 2 gallons apple cider and heat together gently.
Garnish with orange slices stuck with whole cloves and serve hot.
Use whole cinnamon sticks for stirring.