Recipe - Rum-Glazed Sweet Potato Apple And Chestnut Gratin

2 qt Apple cider; preferably
fresh
; and unfiltered
1/3 cup Packed light brown sugar
2 Pieces cinnamon stick; (2
inches each)
12 Whole cloves
12 Allspice berries
2 cup Dark rum
One half Stick unsalted butter;
cut or sliced up into 8 pats
; (optional) (4
; tablespoon)
8 Long cinnamon sticks; for
garnish

In a nonreactive pan combine the cider, brown sugar, short cinnamon sticks,
cloves, and allspice. Set over mediumlow heat, partially cover, and
slowly bring just to a boil, stirring occasionally and skimming any scum
that forms on the surface. Meanwhile, divide the rum among 8 large mugs.
Drop a pat of butter and a cinnamon stick into each mug if desired. Strain
the cider into the mugs and serve immediately. Serve 8.

From Cooking for the Weekend by Michael McLaughlin (copyright 1993 by Simon
& Schuster).

Converted by MC_Buster.

Recipe by: Good Morning America

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