Mulled Cider

Ingredients

2 qts. apple cider
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/8 tsp. ground ginger
1 orange (unpeeled)
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tsp. whole cloves
brandy

Directions

Combine cider, sugar, ginger and orange in a slow cooker. Tie cinnamon and cloves in a small cheesecloth bag; add to cooker. Cover and heat on LOW 2 to 5 hrs. The entire house will smell great! Remove cheesecloth bag. In a mug put a shot of brandy, then fill with hot mix from cooker.