2 (4″) cinnamon sticks
1 tsp whole cloves
1 tsp whole allspice
2 qts apple cider
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 orange, sliced

place cinnamon, cloves and allspice in a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with a string to form a bag. place cider and brown sugar in a slow cooker; stir until sugar dissolves. add spice bag. place orange slices on top. cover and cook on LOW 2-5 hours. remove spice bag before serving.

makes 2 qts