1 apple
2 tsp whole cloves
1 orange, thinly sliced
2 qts apple cider
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 tsp allspice
pinch of grated nutmeg
1 cup dark rum
cinnamon sticks, for garnish

stud the apple with cloves. in a medium pot, combine the studded apple and remaining ingredients except the rum. slowly bring to a simmer over low heat. simmer for 10 minutes.  remove from the heat and add the rum. discard the apple, ladle into mugs and garnish each with a cinnamon stick. serve immediately.