Autumn Glow Punch - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 teaspoon whole allspice
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
cinnamon stick, broken
2 quarts apple juice or 2 quarts cider
1 (32 ounce) bottle cranberry juice cocktail
2 large seedless oranges, sliced into rounds
dark rum (optional)

Preparation

Tie allspice, cloves and cinnamon in a cheesecloth bag. .
Combine spice bag, apple juice, cranberry juice and oranges in a large saucepan. .
Cook over medium-low heat until simmering. .
Serve warm, alongside a bottle of dark rum for those who want to spike their punch.