Mulled Cider (Kevin's Mom's recipe)

Ingredients
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp ground allspice
1 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
3 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp butter
2 quarts apple cider

Directions
1. Combine all in a large pot and slowly bring to a boil.  
2. Cover and simmer 20 minutes before removing the spices.  
   NOTE: use a cheese cloth to strain and remove the spices.