Autumn Glow Punch
- 1 teaspoon allspice berries
- ½ teaspoon whole cloves
- Two 3-to 4-inch cinnamon sticks, broken
- 2 quarts apple juice
- One 32-ounce bottle cranberry juice cocktail
- 2 large oranges, sliced into rounds
- Dark rum, optional
Instructions:
There are two kitchen aromas guaranteed to make your guests feel all warm and fuzzy. One belongs to a roasting turkey, and the other comes from a simmering pot of mulled cider.
- Tie the allspice, cloves, and cinnamon sticks into a bundle with rinsed cheesecloth and kitchen string. In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, heat the apple juice, cranberry juice, orange slices, and spices just until simmering. (The punch can be prepared up to 4 hours ahead of serving and kept at room temperature. Reheat gently before serving.)
- To keep the punch warm, transfer to a slow cooker or place the saucepan on a hot plate. Serve hot, allowing each guest to add dark rum as desired.