• 2 C. packed brown sugar
• 1/2 C. butter
• pinch of salt
• 1/2 tsp. fresh ground nutmeg
• 6 C. hot water
• 3 or 4 whole cloves
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 2 C. amber or dark rum

In a slow cooker , combine sugar, butter, salt and nutmeg. Pour in hot water, stirring until the butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. Put the cloves and cinnamon sticks in cheesecloth and secure with twine or elastic band. Place in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 10 hours. Add rum just before serving.