Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  4                     oranges
  4                     cinnamon sticks
  1                cup  packed brown sugar
  2          teaspoons  whole cloves
  1           teaspoon  whole allspice
  4                     cardamom pods -- (optional)

Preparation:

Peel thin outer rind from oranges. Let rind dry for 3 days at room temperature, or 3 hours in 150øF (65øC) oven, or until brittle. Break into small pieces. Crush cinnamon sticks. Toss together orange slivers, cinnamon, sugar, cloves and allspice. Divide among 4 squares of doubled cheesecloth. Add cardamom pod to each (if using). Tie with string. Store in airtight container. Makes 4 bags. Mulled Cranberry Drink: Simmer 1 bag Mix, 1 bottle (64 oz/1.8 L) cranberry juice and 1 can (48 oz/ 1.4 L) apple juice for 15 minutes. Add 1 cup (250 mL) ruby port, if desired. Garnish with orange slices.

Nutritional Information:

82 Calories (kcal); trace Total Fat; (2% calories from fat); trace Protein; 21g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 7mg Sodium