Hot Apple Cider

Pour the apple cider and maple syrup into a large stainless steel saucepan.  Place the cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice berries, orange peel, and lemon peel in the center of a washed square of cheesecloth; fold up the sides to enclose bundle, then ties it up with a length of string.  Drop the spice bundle into he cider mixture.  Place the saucepan over moderate heat for 5-10 minutes, or until the cider is very hot but not boiling.  Remove the cider from heat. Discard the spice bundle.  Ladle the cider into large cups or mugs, add a fresh cinnamon stick to each, if desired.