Mulled cider

• 1/2 C brown sugar
• 1 t whole allspice
• 1 t whole cloves
• 1/4 t salt
• dash of ground nutmet
• 3" cinnamon stick
• 2 qts apple cider
• orange wedges

Combine sugar, allspice, cloves, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cider in a large pan. Slowly bring to boiling; cover and simmer 20 minutes. Remove the spices with a slotted spoon or hand colander. Serve in mugs with a clove-studded orange wedge in each.