1 gallon apple cider
1 cup sugar
2 cups water
4 sticks cinnamon
1 lemon

Mix cider, sugar, and water in a large soup pot or slow cooker. Slice lemon thinly and add to the pot along with cinnamon sticks.

Bring to a boil; stir often until sugar melts, then stir occasionally, while simmering, for about an hour. Simmer at about 185-190°F, don't boil.

Add grenadine syrup or a drop of red food coloring if you want a pink blush food coloring.

Makes 30 cups.