Apple Cider to Mull over C/O --Tasty Dish--

• 1 gallon local apple cider or 1 gallon local apple juice
• 3 whole cinnamon sticks
• 5 cardamom pods, slightly crushed
• 6 black peppercorns
• 10 allspice berries
• 2 pieces crystallized ginger (aka "candied" ginger)
• 1 medium oranges or 2 clementines, cut into wedges
• 14 cup raw sugar or 14 cup local honey
• whole cinnamon stick, for garnish (optional)

1. Place spices in a tea infuser or wrap and tie in a piece of cheesecloth.
2. Pour apple cider into a large saucepan.
3. Add spices, orange wedges and sugar (or honey).
4. Bring to an almost boil, turn heat down and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
5. Pour cider through a strainer.
6. Remove orange wedges.
7. Serve warm and garnish with a cinnamon stick if desired.

gallon local apple cider, cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, black peppercorns, berries, ginger, oranges, sugar, cinnamon

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/apple-cider-to-mull-over-c-o-tasty-dish-257895 (may not work)