1cupfresh or frozen cranberries(reserve 1/2 cup for garnishing)
6whole allspice berries
6wholecloves
6star anise
3-4cinnamon sticks
1wholenutmeg
1/4cupgranulated sugar
1largeorangesliced 1/4 inch thick slices (Plus additional for garnishing)
Instructions
In a large saucepan or pot, mix together cider, cran-apple juice, 1/2 cup cranberries, cloves, allspice berries, star anise, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, granulated sugar and orange slices.
Cover and simmer on lowest setting for one hour. (barely bubbling) Stir every 20 minutes.
Remove from heat, skim off any particulate or stir into the cider. Serve warm garnished with reserved cranberries and orange slices.