Crock Pot Spiced Rum Cider

A simple cider that makes the whole house smell good. Rum is optional.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 4  cinnamon sticks, broken
• 1  teaspoon whole allspice
• 1  teaspoon whole cloves
• 7  cups  apple juice
• 1⁄3 cup brown sugar, packed
• 10  tablespoons butter
• 1  cup rum (optional)

Directions

1. Tie cinnamon, allspice, and cloves in spice bag or cheesecloth.
2. In a crock pot, combine spice bag, apple juice, rum and brown sugar.
3. Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 3 to 4 hours.
4. Discard spice bag.
5. Ladle hot punch into cups; float about 1/2 teaspoon of butter on top of the cider in each cup.