Hot Mulled Apple Cider

I made this for a little get together last night and it was delish! I love to serve this beverage in the winter, it warms the soul!

1/2 c. brown sugar (try less, the cider is already sweet)

1 t. whole all spice

1 t. whole cloves

1/4 t. salt

dash nutmeg

3 cinnamon sticks (3 inch long)

2 quarts apple cider (I actually used a bottle of 96 oz. which turned out to be 3 quarts plus a FULL cup. The flavor was fabulous and plenty sweet.)

Combine, boil, cover and simmer 20 minutes, strain spices. I just mix it and put it in my crock pot on high about two-three hours before my party. Short time before guests arrive I turn the crock pot down to low.

For those Martha Stewarts of you: Serve with Orange wedges stubbed with cloves!