Warm Spiced Cider

Directions

1. 1
   Cut two 1/2-inch-thick slices from center of orange.
2. 2
   Stick cloves into skin around each orange slice.
3. 3
   Cut remaining orange into thin slices for garnish.
4. 4
   Remove a 1-inch-wide continuous strip of peel from lemon (refrigerate peeled lemon for use another day).
5. 5
   In 5-quart saucepot over high heat, heat orange slices with cloves, lemon peel, apple cider, and cinnamon sticks to boiling.
6. 6
   Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 minutes.
7. 7
   Pour hot cider into large heat-safe punch bowl (about 5 quarts).
8. 8
   Place remaining orange slices in cider for garnish.