Hot Apple Cider

INGREDIENTS

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


DIRECTIONS

1. Pour the apple cider and maple syrup into a large stainless steel saucepan.
2. Place the cinnamon sticks, cloves, and peels in the center of a washed square of cheesecloth; folding up the sides of the cheesecloth to enclose the bundle. Tie it up with a length of kitchen string to form something similar to a tea bag.. Drop the spice bundle into the cider mixture.
3. Place the saucepan over moderate heat for 5 to 10 minutes. Do not boil.
4. Remove the cider from the heat. Discard the spice bundle. Add a fresh cinnamon stick to each serving .

Tastes and Smells Great!