SPICED WARM CIDER
1/2 gallon apple cider
1/3 C. dark brown sugar
2 sticks cinnamon
5 whole allspice berries
1 chunk fresh ginger, 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch, peeled
3 whole cloves
8 orange slices
In a 3-quart saucepan, combine cider, sugar, cinnamon sticks, allspice berries, ginger, and cloves. Heat to a simmer and allow to cook 20 minutes. Strain into a punch bowl and garnish with orange slices. Serve warm.
Serves 8.