Cranberry Spiced Cider

Description
Cranberrry Spiced Cider from the Public Health Cookbook by the Seattle & King County Department of Public Health—original source of recipe, public domain government resource
 * Serves: 8

Ingredients

 * 4 whole cloves
 * 4 whole allspice
 * 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
 * 2 star anise
 * 5 cups apple cider (non-alcoholic)
 * 3 cups cranberry juice
 * ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
 * 3-4 orange slices

Directions

 * 1) Place cloves, allspice, cinnamon sticks and star anise in a cheesecloth square and tie ends together.
 * 2) In a large saucepan, combine spice bag, apple cider, cranberry juice, brown sugar and orange slices.
 * 3) Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer, covered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
 * 4) Remove from heat and let stand for 30 minutes.
 * 5) Discard spice bag and orange slices then pour into mugs.