Look for fresh, cloudy apple cider that does not contain added sugar or spices in your store’s refrigerated section. Sugar content varies in ciders so you may want to stir in up to ¼ cup brown sugar at the end of cooking. Toasting the spices amplifies their flavor, but you can skip this step and still have delicious hot cider. Adjust the spices to your preference or swap in fresh ginger or whole black peppercorns for a personal twist. Double the recipe and use the Keep Warm cook mode after cooking if you’d like to serve this at a party. Adults may enjoy a splash of rum or brandy added at the end.