Spiced Apple Cider

Directions

1. 1
   Using vegetable peeler, remove peel (orange part only) from orange in strips.
2. 2
   Place orange peel in heavy large pot (reserve orange for another use).
3. 3
   Add apple cider, golden brown sugar, fresh lemon juice, cloves, allspice, cardamom pods, and cinnamon sticks to pot.
4. 4
   Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
5. 5
   Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until cider mixture is reduced to generous 8 cups, about 40 minutes.
6. 6
   Strain cider into medium pot.
7. 7
   (Can be made 1 day ahead.
8. 8
   Cool slightly.
9. 9
   Refrigerate until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated.)
10. 10
    Rewarm cider.
11. 11
    Ladle into mugs.