Cut in half crosswise and scoop out pulp from 6 oranges. Place orange peel, cut side up on wire rack on baking sheet. Bake in 250 degree gas oven 2 hours or until dry and hard. Cool. Pack firmly into orange halves, mounding slightly, 1 pound brown sugar (about 2 1/4 cups).

Arrange in sugar, pressing in slightly, to resemble beetle: 24 lg. whole allspice berries 12 short cinnamon sticks 96 whole cloves

Cover tightly with plastic wrap. To use: Unwrap cider bug and drop into 1 1/2 quart apple cider in saucepan. Simmer over low flame 30 minutes. If desired, add 1/4-1/2 cup brandy. Heat well. Remove orange peel and spices before serving. Makes about 8 servings, 6 ounces each.

Nestle a Cider Bug in shredded cellophane in the bowl of a ladle as a gift for a neighbor. Add a bow and greenery at the top of the handle.