Apple PieSpiced Cider

• 1 1/4 quarts apple cider
• 3 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1 whole cinnamon stick, plus 6 sticks for garnish
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• Pinch of ground cloves
• Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup Calvados or other brandy (optional)

1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cider, sugar, spices, and salt.
2. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.
3. Remove from heat; pour in the brandy, if desired.
4. Strain into a pitcher; discard the solids.
5. Serve immediately, garnished with cinnamon sticks.

apple cider, brown sugar, cinnamon, ground allspice, ground ginger, ground cloves, nutmeg, salt, calvados

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/apple-pie-spiced-cider-393272 (may not work)