Spiced Cider Bowl - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 gal. cider
1/2 c. light brown sugar (packed)
8 to 10 cinnamon sticks, broken into pieces
10 to 15 whole allspice
20 to 25 whole cloves
10 small red apples

Preparation

Do Ahead:
In a 6-quart kettle, bring all ingredients, except apples, to a boil.
Simmer, uncovered, about 30 minutes.
Strain through double layer of cheesecloth.
Refrigerate cider until needed.