1/2 gal. apple cider
2/3 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 c. butter
1 tbsp. grated orange rind
1 tbsp. grated lemon rind
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 c. apple brandy or Captain Morgan's spiced rum
Orange or lemon slices
Cinnamon sticks
1. Combine apple cider, brown sugar, butter, orange and lemon rinds, cinnamon and nutmeg in large saucepan. Heat slowly, stirring constantly until mixture just comes to a boil, but do not boil.
2. Carefully pour mixture into heat proof punch bowl; stir in brandy or rum. Garnish with orange or lemon slices.
3. Serve in warmed mugs with cinnamon stocks. Makes 20 servings.