2 (12 oz. ea.) cans frozen, condensed apple juice
1/3 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/3 tsp. ground cloves
1/3 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 medium orange (peel only)
1 liter decent quality white rum (Bacardi)

In a medium saucepan over medium/high heat reduce the apple juice concentrate lowering the heat as it thickens till it is roughly the consistency of pancake syrup. Remove from heat and add spices and the whole 1/4 orange peel allowing the flavors to diffuse in the hot liquid while it cools.

When cooled to tepid, pour into a 2-quart glass jar, scraping the pan sides with a spatula. Add the entire bottle of rum, cap the jar and put it on the shelf for at least four days, turning the container over or giving it a bit of a shake to stir things up each day.

On the last day remove the peel and allow spices to settle to the bottom. Pouring through a funnel into decorative bottles and attaching a gift tag and a ribbon will create fabulous gifts for your friends and family.

The resulting liqueur will be a lovely golden color, very strong and flavorful.

Nice poured over vanilla ice cream too! Drink responsibly please.

Submitted by: Julie Straton