Wassail

1 gal. apple cider
2/3 c. sugar
2 tsp allspice (whole)
2 tsp. whole cloves
2 3 inch sticks cinnamon
2 oranges, studded with cloves

Directions:

1. Heat all ingredients except oranges to boiling in Dutch Oven; reduce heat.
2. Cover and simmer 20 min.
3. Strain.
4. Pour into small punch bowl (fill bowl with hot water first and let stand 30 min, then pour out and add hot punch).
5. Float oranges in bowl.
6. Serve hot.