Boynton Pass Spiced Apple Cider
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients:

• 2 - quart apple cider
• 1/3 - cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 8 - whole allspice
• 8 - whole cloves
• 3 - cinnamon sticks
• 2 - thin slices gingerroot
• 1 - Orange
• 2 - Tablespoons raisins

Directions:

1. Pour cider into a 3 to 4 quart non - reactive pan. Next stir in the brown sugar.
2. Into a 12 inch square cheesecloth, place allspice, cloves, cinnamon sticks and ginger root. 
3. Bring corners together and tie.  Drop spice bag into cider. Bring to a simmer. 
4. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Discard spice bag.
5. Cut orange in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise to make 1/8 – inch thick half slices (discard ends). 
6. On bamboo skewers, thread lengthwise 1 orange slice; skewer 4 or 5 raisins below orange slice. 
7. Ladle hot cider into mugs or cups and place a skewer of fruit in each.