Honey-Mulled Apple Cider

Makes 10 servings

6 inches stick cinnamon, broken
1 tsp whole allspice
1 tsp whole cloves
10 cups pasteurized apple cider or apple juice (2 1/2 quarts)
1/3 cup honey or packed light brown sugar

Make a spice bag with cinnamon, allspice, and cloves. (a spice bag allows you to remove the spices from simmered drinks in one easy motion. Start with a double-thick, 6 inch square of 100 percent cotton cheesecloth. Place spices in the middle, bring up corners and secure with a kitchen string.)

In a 3 1/2 to 5 quart slow cooker combine spice bag, apple cider and honey.

Cover and cook on low heat for 5 to 6 hours or high heat for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.

Remove spice bag and discard. Ladle into mugs and enjoy!