Warm Spiced Cider

8 cups apple cider

1/4 cup sugar

1 medium orange, thinly sliced

1 lemon, thinly sliced

1 lime, thinly sliced

2 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks

12 whole allspice berries

8 whole cloves

Orange slices (optional)

Cinnamon sticks (optional)

In a 3 quart saucepan, combine all ingredients. Simmer over low heat,

stirring occasionally, 25 minutes; do not boil. Strain mixture and discard

solids. Divide among serving mugs. Garnish with orange slices and

cinnamon sticks, if desired. Makes 8 servings.