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Christmas: Holiday Spice Punch




Source of Recipe


From "Southern Cooking for Company"






List of Ingredients



• 2-1/4 cups pineapple juice
  
• 2 cups cranberry juice
  
• 1-3/4 cups cold water
  
• 1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
  
• 1 Tbsp whole allspice
  
• 1 Tbsp whole cloves
  
• 3 cinnamon sticks, broken into halves or thirds
  






Instructions



1. Combine the pineapple juice, cranberry juice, and water in an electric percolator. Place the sugar, allspice, cloves, and cinnamon sticks in the basket. Turn on the percolator and let it perk until it completes the cycle. When the cycle is done, the punch is ready. The percolator will keep it warm for hours.
   
   Makes 6 servings.
   
   
   To make the punch on the stovetop:
   
   Pour the pineapple juice, cranberry juice, and water into a 2-quart saucepan. Add the sugar and stir well. Tie the allspice, cloves, and cinnamon sticks in a cloth bag and add to the pot. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove the spices before serving. Pour into coffee cups or mugs.