Spiced Cider

This easy spiced cider is a wonderful drink to serve around the holidays. Make this punch ahead of time so it has plenty of time to chill.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

1 quart apple cider
1/4 cup sugar
dash salt
12 whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
8 whole allspice

Instructions:

In a 2-quart saucepan combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil; stirring until sugar is dissolved. Cool. Cover and refrigerate for several hours.

Reheat just before serving and strain to remove spices. Serve hot in mugs or cups.

Makes 8 cups of spiced cider.