Hot Spiced Mulled Cider

 

Make your apple cider extra flavorful. 

Ingredients:

• 1 gallon apple cider
• 1 large orange cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 3 cinnamon sticks 
• 4 whole star anise
• 1 TBSP whole cloves
• 1 inch of ginger root, sliced
• Booze optional (brandy or spiced rum)

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients in a large pot.  Bring to a boil, then simmer for a total of 2-3 hours.  Would probably also work well in a slow cooker, I would guess about 5-6 hours on low, but I haven't yet tried it. 
2. Add alcohol to your individual tastes if you should choose.  

Adapted from Joyful Healthy Eats