Hot Spiced Rum Punch
This delicious recipe is great for holiday parties. Plus, it'll make your house smell wonderful!

Makes 12 (6 ounce) servings

3-plus tbs whole cloves
3 small oranges
1/2 gallon apple cider
2 cinnamon sticks
1 1/2 cups rum

Preheat oven to 350 degrees). Press cloves generously into oranges. Place in a baking dish. Bake 45 minutes. In a large saucepan, heat cider and cinnamon sticks. Place hot oranges in a punch bowl or chafing dish. Prick with a fork. Pour hot cider over oranges. Stir in rum. Serve warm.

December 2009