Instructions: In a large saucepan, combine 6 cups apple cider, 1/2 cup light brown sugar, 1 (2-inch) piece stick cinnamon, 1 teaspoon nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon ginger.

Push 12 whole cloves into rinds of 2 oranges, sliced, and 2 lemons, sliced, using 2 cloves per slice. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring only to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 5 minutes.

Makes 6 cups.

NOTE: If apple cider is not available, apple juice (canned, bottled or frozen, reconstituted) may be substituted.

Handbook of Holiday Cuisine by Margaret Happel and Elsa Harrington.

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