Ingredients

  • 1 (64-oz.) bottle apple cider
  • 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 orange, cut into wedges
  • 2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
  • 1 teaspoon whole cloves
  • 1 teaspoon whole allspice
  • Dash ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup dark rum (optional)
  • Garnishes: cinnamon sticks, dried persimmon slices

Method

  • Bring first 7 ingredients to a boil in a Dutch oven. Reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. Pour mixture through a wire-mesh strainer into a container, discarding solids. Stir in rum, if desired. Garnish, if desired, and serve warm.
  • For a kid-friendly treat, omit the rum.