Mulled Apple Juice

Serves 6

Ingredients:

• 1.5 Litres (50 fl oz) apple juice
• 4 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 6 whole cloves
• 2 tablespoons allspice
• peel of 1 0range
• peel of 1 lemon

You could even use one of those mulled wine spice bags, instead of creating your own spice bag!

Method:

1. Pour the apple juice into a large saucepan, and add the maple syrup and allspice.
   Place the cinnamon sticks, cloves, orange peel and lemon peel into a muslin spice bag, secure with kitchen string and drop the spice bag into the mixture.
2. Simmer the saucepan on medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until the mixture is very hot (but not boiling). Remove and discard the spice bag.
3. Ladle the cider into big cups or mugs, adding a fresh cinnamon stick to each serving if desired.