Mulled Cider

• 1 gallon apple cider
• 1 orange, halved
• 20ish cloves
• 2-4 star anise

• 2-4 cinnamon sticks
• 1-2 nutmeg
• allspice berries
• 1 chunk peeled ginger (optional)

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1. Stick cloves into rind of orange so they don't end up in your cup
2. Combine all ingredients in saucepan
3. Keep at a low simmer for at least an hour

Trader Joe's fall cider is my favorite (I don't care for the one they switch to in November.  For extra pretty cider, add some cranberries or pomegranate seeds.