Hot cider is a wonderful drink to serve at a party or to sip on a cool, fall night.

DIFFICULTY: HARD

Makes 8 servings

8 cups (½ gallon) apple cider

1 orange, seeded and cut into thin slices

2 cinnamon sticks

6 cloves

• In a large saucepan, combine the cider, orange wedges, cinnamon, and cloves.

• Heat just to boiling.

• Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Remove the orange slices, cinnamon sticks, and cloves before serving.

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