Serves roughly 6.

Place the following in a large pot:

• 1/2 gallon apple juice
• 4 2-inch cinnamon sticks
• 2 star anise
• 12 allspice
• 8 cloves
• 1/4 orange (as a few slices)

Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat. Let the cider sit for a few hours. (This gives the spices time to flavor the cider.)

Bring the cider to a boil again, then reduce to a simmer, taste, and add

• 1/4 cup sugar (likely not needed if the apple juice was sweet to begin with).

Remove from the heat and serve.