Holiday and Christmas Morning Cranberry Punch
December 15, 2008
Who doesn’t love a hot beverage this time of year to beat the winter chill? This mixture of nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice and cloves spice up cranberry and pineapple juice to comfort you this time of year. My sister, Natalie, makes this punch every year during the wintertime holidays, so I thought I would share it among friends. It is very similar to a recipe I developed when I was a Food Editor with Southern Living magazine. It’s perfect to serve Christmas morning to set off the festivities in a warm cheerful tone. Cheers!
Spiced Cranberry Punch
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup water
11/2 quart cranberry juice
1 (48-ounce) container pineapple juice
Preparation
1. Combine first 7 ingredients in a large 5-quart pan; bring to a boil. Add pineapple juice and bring back to a boil. Serve warm.
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