Mulled Cider
["2 sticks cinnamon", "12 whole cloves", "2 tsp. whole allspice", "1 gal. apple cider", "1 c. light brown sugar, packed", "1 lemon, thinly sliced"]
["Tie cinnamon sticks, cloves and allspice in a small cheesecloth bag.", "Pour cider into a large, heavy enamel kettle, then add bag of spices and brown sugar.", "Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.", "Remove the bag of spices.", "Pour cider into a metal or heatproof punch bowl, float lemon slices on top and serve hot. Serves 12."]
["cinnamon", "cloves", "whole allspice", "apple cider", "light brown sugar", "lemon"]