Spiced Apple-Pomegranate Cider

Ingredients

• 6 whole cloves
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 gallon apple cider
• 5 star anise
• 3 (2-inch-long) strips lemon rind
• ½ vanilla bean
• 2 cups pomegranate juice

Combine the first 5 ingredients in a large stockpot over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Add the vanilla bean; cover and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand at room temperature for 1 hour or up to 4 hours. Discard solids. Stir in pomegranate juice. Reheat over me...

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