Place the rum, cider, cranberry and orange juices, cinnamon and cloves in a large saucepan over medium heat
Stir to combine, then lower heat and bring to a simmer.
Simmer gently for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Serve hot or warm keeping in a slow cooker to keep hot if necessary.
Can be made in advance and refrigerated, then rewarrned before serving.
Makes about 8 servings.
Notes
Note: For a non-alcoholic version substitute an additional cup each cranberry and orange juice for the rum. For a cold version: chill and mix with 1 quart of ginger ale
Combine beer and molasses and add the dissolved yeast.
Beat in the rest of the ingredients and blend well.
Brush the top of the dough with softened or melted butter, cover, and let rise until doubled.
Then punch the dough down, turn it out onto a floured board, and knead until thoroughly, about 7 to 8 minutes, using as much more white flour as is necessary to keep the dough from sticking.
Shape into 2 loaves and place in buttered 8- by 4-inch loaf pans; or shape into 2 oval loaves and place on buttered cookie sheets,
Cover and let rise until doubled.
Bake in a 350 oven for 35 to 45 minutes, or until done.