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It's great served cold with rosemary infused vodka!

Made this for Thanksgiving, and everybody loved it. My husband even asked me to have some on hand for when he gets home late on cold winter evenings. Plus, it fills the house with a delicious smell all day!

In 1972 as a new bride, I received a Betty Crocker Cookbook. This recipe was in the book. Each and everytime I made it, I took home an empty crock. The original differed a bit, which I still prefer. Try the original one: Omit Cranberry (or not - original did not have it) One large orange One bottle of orange juice (no pulp) Instead of placing the allspice into the coffee filter, rather punch small holes into the orange and place them into the holes. Make the drink as directed and place the orange in the cider to 'slow cook'. It absorbs the flavor of the orange and the orange juice is great flavor. I have also sliced oranges and placed into the pot. Because the OJ isn't clear like the cider and/or cranberry, it is a bit cloudy, but good just the same!!!!

I made this and took it to my family Thanksgiving get to together. My whole family absolutely loved it. The next day, I found that my mom was asked by her overnight guests to make it again. I added real apples and oranges to the recipe, allowing them to cook the same amount of time as the cider and everyone enjoyed the real fruit as much as they did the actual cider. I have been asked to make it again for Christmas!

Everyone goes nuts when I bring this to cooler weather parties. It's always a hit and "good until the last drop"!