1 gallon apple cider
¼ cup brown sugar, firmly packed
20 whole cloves
½ teaspoon nutmeg
4 (4-inch) cinnamon sticks
1 (6-ounce) can orange juice
½ cup lemon juice
In a large pot, add brown sugar, cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon sticks to apple cider. Bring mixture to a boil, and reduce heat. Simmer for 10 minutes, and then strain through a thin cloth. Add orange juice and lemon juice to the mixture, and stir.
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