4 Inch Stick Cinnamon (Break In Pieces)
1 Teaspoon Allspice (Whole)
1 Teaspoon Whole Cloves
1/3 Cup Brown Sugar (Tamped Down)
7 Cups Apple Cider
1 To 1 & 1/2 Cups Rum
1 Cup Butter
Tie spices in a 4 to 6 inch square of double thickness cheesecloth. (100% cotton)
In a crockpot or slow cooker, combine all ingredients except butter. Cover and cook on low
setting 7 to 8 hours or on high setting 3 to 4
hours.
Discard spice bag. Ladle hot punch into cups and float about 1/2 teaspoon butter atop each serving.
Makes ten 6 oz. servings.
You can substitute 1 to 1 & 1/2 cup of apple cider for the rum.