Spicy Apples - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. water
1/2 c. sugar
1/3 c. frozen orange juice concentrate
12 whole cloves
1 stick cinnamon
6 medium Golden Delicious apples
2 Tbsp. rum (optional)

Preparation

Into a large wide saucepot, turn the water, sugar, orange juice, cloves and cinnamon.
Bring to a boil, stirring, until sugar is dissolved.
Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.