Mulled Cider - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 gal. apple cider
2 c. sugar
48 cloves (whole)
12 sticks cinnamon
4 tsp. whole allspice
6 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 c. orange juice
4 c. apple brandy (optional)

Preparation

Bring all ingredients to a boil, except brandy.
Simmer 10 minutes.
Add brandy and strain mixture.
Serve warm.
May use tea or more apple cider in place of brandy.