Traditional Wassail with Apples and Cranberry

• 1/2 gallon fresh apple cider (preferably unpasteurized)
•  1/4 cup brown sugar
•  1 6 oz. jar Quince & Apple Apples and Cranberry preserves
•  8 dashes Angostura bitters
•  1 cup rum
•  2 cinnamon sticks
•  1 t whole allspice
•  1/2 t whole cloves

Directions:

Combine all ingredients, except the rum, in a stockpot and bring to a boil. Simmer for 30 minutes. Add rum and simmer for 10 minutes more. Strain into a punch bowl or ladle into cups!