Hot Buttered Cider

1. 1

   Combine apple cider or apple juice and brown sugar in a large saucepan.

2. 2

   For spice bag, tie cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and lemon peel in a 7 inch square of 100 percent cotton cheesecloth.

3. 3

   Add spice bag to cider mixture.

4. 4

   Bring cider mixture to boiling.

5. 5

   Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove and discard spice bag.

7. 7

   Stir in rum.

8. 8

   Pour cider mixture into mugs.

9. 9

   Float about 1/2 teaspoon butter or margarine on each.

10. 10

    Top each serving with one or two thin apple slices.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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