Hot Spiced Cider

2 qts apple cider
1/4 cup sugar
12 whole cloves
6 whole allspice
4 cinnamon sticks(3 inch)
Combine the cider, sugar and spices in a large saucepan. Heat slowly to boiling. Boil 3-5 minutes. remove spices. Serve hot garnished with orange slices, lemon slices, or rings of unpared red apple with whole cloves forced through peel. 16 servings.