Spiced Apple-Pomegranate Cider

From Cooking Light. A yummy more healthy treat for those cool Fall days and Halloween.

• Ready In: 1 hr 40 mins
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 1  gallon apple cider
• 6  whole cloves
• 5  star anise
• 3  pieces lemon rind (2-inch long strips)
• 2  cinnamon sticks
• 1⁄2 vanilla bean
• 2  cups pomegranate juice or 2  cups cranberry juice

Directions

1. Combine first five ingredients in a large stockpot over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Add the vanilla bean; cover and simmer 15 minutes.
2. Remove from heat; let stand at room temperature for 1 hour or up to 4 hours. Discard solids. Stir in pomegranate juice. Reheat over medium heat until warm.