2 c. water
1/2 c. brown sugar
3 sticks cinnamon
1 tsp. whole allspice
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 c. orange juice
1 tbsp. grated orange peel
2 tsp. whole cloves
1 tsp. coriander seed
2 qts. apple cider
3 tbsp. lemon juice
Cinnamon sticks
1/2 c. to 1 c. rum (optional)

Heat water, sugar, orange peel, 3 sticks of cinnamon, cloves, allspice, coriander and nutmeg in 2 quart saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. Strain. Put liquid in Dutch oven or crock pot. Add cider, orange juice and rum (if desired). Heat until hot. Serve with cinnamon sticks.