Mulled Cider

• 3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
• 3 whole cloves
• 2 whole allspice
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 quarts apple cider or apple juice
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• Dash salt
• 1 to 1-1/2 cups brandy, optional

1. Place the cinnamon stick, cloves, allspice and bay leaf on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag.
2. In a large saucepan, combine the apple cider, juices, orange zest, brown sugar, salt and spice bag. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer mixture for 30 minutes to blend flavors. Discard spice bag. Strain cider mixture and stir in brandy if desired. Serve immediately.

cinnamon, cloves, allspice, bay leaf, apple cider, orange juice, lemon juice, orange zest, brown sugar, salt, brandy

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/mulled-cider/ (may not work)