Hot Buttered Apple Rum

This is great for the holidays! The warm goodness is irresistable.

• Ready In: 8 hrs 10 mins
• Yields: 10 6 oz cups

Ingredients

• 1  cinnamon stick, broken
• 1  teaspoon whole allspice
• 1  teaspoon whole cloves
• 7  cups  apple juice
• 1 1⁄2-2  cups rum
• 1⁄3-1⁄2 cup  packed brown sugar
• 5  teaspoons butter

Directions

1. Place spices into a spice bag. (This can be made with double thickness of cheesecloth that is gathered and tied up with kitchen string.).
2. In a slow cooker (at least 3 1/2 quart) combine spice bag, apple juice, rum and brown sugar.
3. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours (or high for 4).
4. When serving, float 1/2 teaspoon butter on each serving.