No-hassle Wassail

Ingredients

1 ga apple cider
2 qt apricot nectar
3 c dark rum
1 1/2 c brown sugar
1/4 c lemon juice
6 sticks cinnamon
3 oranges

Instructions

Combine cider, nectar, rum, brown sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon sticks in a large Dutch oven. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 1 hour. Stud oranges with cloves, and add to cider mixture. Serve hot. YIELD: 1-1/2 gallons