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

Mommy picked up a gallon of local apple cider at the orchard the other day to make this recipe! From henrysmarkets.com. *Important*: DO NOT feed honey to children under 2 years of age. I'm quite sure this could also be prepared in a crock pot.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 1 gallon

Ingredients

• 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
• 1⁄4 cup raw sugar or 1⁄4 cup  local honey
•  whole cinnamon stick, for garnish (optional)

Directions

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. Remove orange wedges.
6. Serve warm and garnish with a cinnamon stick if desired.