Christmas carol punch

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2mediumsRed apples
Orange slices
2teaspoonsWhole cloves
½cupRaisins
8Cinnamon sticks
¼cupLemon juice
2quartsClear apple cider
Lemon slices

Directions

Core apples, slice into ½ inch rings. In Dutch oven, combine cider, cinnamon, cloves, apple rings and raisins. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 to 8 minutes or until apples are just tender. Add orange and lemon slices and lemon juice. Pour into punch bowl. Ladle into large mugs, including an apple ring, some raisins, spices and citrus slices in each serving. Serve with spoons. If the weather is extremely cold, add some brandy, or add the brandy anyway.

Source: Floyd Shell

Submitted By FLOYD SHELL On 09-30-94