This is a holiday favorite, especially for Connor and Spencer. It’s really easy to make and have the whole house smelling great. Usually we make it on the stove, but if we’re a little pressed for space in the kitchen I’ll use a crock pot and it turns out just a good.

Ingredients

• 1 gallon apple juice
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• 3 medium oranges
• Whole cloves

Instructions

1. Pour the apple juice into a large pot.
2. Using some pretty good force, roll the oranges on the counter to release some juice and aromatics.
3. Using a small knife, poke small slits all around the orange, spaced about 1/2 to 1 inch apart (closer will be spicier cider).
4. Poke a clove into each slit.
5. Drop the “cloved orange” into the apple juice.
6. Add cinnamon sticks.
7. Simmer for 1 hour, then serve warm.