HOT APPLE CIDER

[BMiller]

HOT APPLE CIDER

Ingredients
6 cups apple cider
1/4 cup real maple syrup
2 cinnamon sticks
6 whole cloves
6 whole allspice berries
1 orange peel, cut into strips
1 lemon peel, cut into strips

Directions
Add all ingredients into a large stainless steel saucepan. (you may place the latter ingredients into a bag that can be easily removed from the liquid)
Heat over moderate heat until the cider is very hot but not yet boiling.
Remove the cider from the heat. Strain cider or discard the spice bag.
Pour the cider into serving cups, topping with whipped cream if you like.