MULLED CIDER

For a non-alcoholic beverage, this is great when the weather is cool.

• 2 quarts apple cider
• 10 whole cloves
• 10 whole allspice
• 4 (4-inch) cinnamon sticks
• 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

Combine all of the ingredients in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for five minutes. Remove and discard the cloves, allspice, and cinnamon sticks. Serve hot.

Makes about 2 quarts