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Christmas: Hot Apple Punch

Source of Recipe


From "Country Woman Christmas"



List of Ingredients



• 2 cinnamon sticks (about 3 inches each), broken
  
• 10 whole cloves
  
• 6 whole allspice or 2 whole nutmeg
  
• 2 quarts apple juice
  
• Additional cinnamon sticks (optional)
  






Instructions



1. Place the cinnamon sticks, cloves and allspice on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up the corners and tie with string to form a bag. Place in a large saucepan with apple juice (or place loose spices in pan and strain before serving).
   
   
2. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove spice bag. Serve punch hot, in mugs. Garnish with cinnamon sticks, if desired.
   
   Makes 2 quarts.