Hot Mulled Apple Juice

Pour the apple juice and maple syrup into a large stainless steel saucepan.

Place the cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice berries, orange peel and lemon peel in a muslin spice bag. Secure with kitchen string. Drop the spice bag into the juice mixture.

Place the saucepan over medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes or until the mixture is very hot but not boiling.

Remove from the heat. Discard the spice bag. Ladle the cider into big cups or mugs, adding a fresh cinnamon stick to each serving if desired.