Apple-pear cider

1 1/2 apples, separated
2 pears
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 cups apple juice
1/4 cup rum

1. Puree chunks of 1 apple and pears in blender with apple juice.
2. Strain froth from juice into large saucepan using a cheesecloth and add sugar, ginger and cinnamon.
3. Set on high to boil.
4. After boiling,  simmer for 20 minutes.
5. While the cider simmers, slice 1/2 apple with mandolin on thinest setting.
6. Transfer cider to punch bowl, add apple slices and rum.