800 g apple cider

     ½ ea vanilla bean, lightly grilled and split in ½ lengthwise

     6 ea cinnamon sticks, toasted and cracked

     6 ea cloves, cracked

     4 ea allspice, cracked

     50 g dark brown sugar

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    Combine all and bring to a simmer

     do not let boil.

     Remove from heat and let cool at room temp.

     Strain through a chinois.