Hot Mulled Cider

Ingredients

• 6 to 8 cups apple cider
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, or to taste
• 1 or 2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
• 8 or 10 whole cloves, or to taste
• 8 or 10 whole allspice, or to taste
• Zest of 1 lemon and/or 1 orange, cut into julienne or slices

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Bring just to the boiling point, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer to blend the flavors, about 10 minutes.
2. Strain and serve.

Serves 6 to 8