Hot Apple Cider Rum Punch

(Courtesy of browneyedbaker.com)

Ingredients:
8 c. apple cider
1 apple, thinly sliced crosswise
1 orange, thinly sliced crosswise
1 inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
2 cinnamon sticks
2 c. dark rum

Directions:
In a large pot, combine the apple cider, apple slices, orange slices, ginger slices and cinnamon sticks.  Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.  Remove from heat and stir in the rum.

The mixture can be kept warm over low heat for up to 2 hours before adding the rum and serving.