Mulled Apple Cider Recipe

• 1 gallon apple cider or unfiltered apple juice
• 10 whole cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns, lightly crushed
• 2 strips orange peel, about 2 inches long
• 6 dried allspice berries
• 4 heads star anise
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
• Orange twists, for garnish (optional)

1. Combine all of the ingredients except the orange twists in a large pot.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
3. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Remove from the heat and let steep for 10 minutes before serving.
5. Serve the cider in heatproof mugs garnished with an orange twist, if desired.

apple cider, cloves, whole black, orange peel, berries, anise, cinnamon, fresh ginger, orange twists

Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/mulled-apple-cider-10718 (may not work)