Pour one gallon of fresh cider into a large pot on the stove or into a crockpot or slow cooker. Add a half cup of brown sugar. Place 1 teaspoon of whole cloves, 1 teaspoon of whole allspice, and 3 cinnamon sticks on a square of
cheesecloth and tie up. Add to the pot. Heat the cider to a boil, stirring regularly. Leave the pot uncovered so that you and your family or guests can ...