Spicy Mulled Cider

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Mulled cider is a must once the weather turns cool and this recipe will warm you, and a room full of friends, to the core.

• 3 cups fresh apple cider

• 4 whole star anise pods

• ½  tsp. whole allspice berries

• 1 tsp. whole cloves

• 1 5-inch Ceylon cinnamon stick

• 4 white cardamom pods, cracked

• 2 orange wheels, quartered

• 2 lemon wheels, quartered

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a low simmer.
Lower the heat and continue to simmer gently for 30 minutes.

Ladle into 4 mugs and serve steaming hot.
Serves 4.