Toast to Fall: Delicious and Easy HarvestFest Apple Cider Recipe

• 4 cups apple cider
• 1 (1-inch) whole piece ginger, peeled
• 2 whole cinnamon sticks
• 8 whole cloves
• 6 whole cardamom pods
• 4 whole black peppercorns
• 1 whole star anise
• ½ whole vanilla bean, sliced in half lengthwise
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Simmer everything in a large saucepan for 15 minutes, then strain the solids and serve.