The rum is optional; use more or less as desired.
| 4 | cinnamon sticks, broken | |
| 1 | tsp. | allspice, whole |
| 1 | tsp. | whole cloves |
| 7 | c. | apple juice |
| 1/3 | c. | packed brown sugar |
| margarine or butter | ||
| 1 | c. | rum |
Tie cinnamon, allspice, and cloves in spice bag or cheesecloth. In a Crockery Pot, combine spice bag, apple juice, rum and brown sugar. cover; cook on low for 3 to 4 hours. Discard spice bag. Ladle hot punch into cups; float about 1/2 teaspoon of butter on top of the cider in each cup.
Yield: 10 - 6 oz. servings