Hot Mulled Cider

Hot Mulled Cider 1 gallon apple cider 3/4 cup bourbon 1/4 cup honey 2 quince, peeled, cored and finely chopped 1 (4'') rosemary sprig 2 (3-4'') cinnamon sticks, broken 4 cloves 1 star anise 1/2 tsp grated lemon zest Combine the cider, bourbon, honey, quince, rosemary, cinnamon, cloves, star anise and lemon zest in a large saucepan and simmer over low heat for 45 minutes. Strain the mulled cider and discard the solids. Serve the mulled cider warm.