Tree-Trimming Cider Punch

Name: Tree-Trimming Cider Punch
Ingredients: 1 gallon apple cider; 12 whole cloves; 2 large apples (such as Granny Smith or Rome Beauty), peeled, left whole; 2 cinnamon sticks; Ground nutmeg

August 20, 2004

Ingredients

1 gallon apple cider

12 whole cloves

2 large apples (such as Granny Smith or Rome Beauty), peeled, left whole

2 cinnamon sticks

Ground nutmeg

Preparation

Pour apple cider into large pot. Insert 6 cloves into each apple. Add apples and cinnamon sticks to pot. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and barely simmer over very low heat 1 hour to allow flavors to blend. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over low heat before continuing.) Ladle hot cider punch into mugs. Sprinkle with nutmeg and serve.

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