Mulled Cider

Serves: 10-12

1/2 gallon apple cider
3 cinnamon sticks
1/2 tsp. whole allspice
1/2 tsp. whole cloves
2 oranges, thinly sliced

Pour apple cider into a large saucepan and add spices. Gently heat to simmering and transfer to a crockpot to keep warm. Garnish with the orange slices. For mulled wine, substitute two 750 ml bottles dry red wine and one can of frozen apple cranberry or raspberry juice concentrate for apple juice.