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Cheery Cherry Punch Recipe

Whenever I need to quench the thirst of a hungry horde, this is the recipe I reach for. It's a refreshing beverage that nicely complements a variety of meals.—Florence Grewe, Long Prairie, Minnesota

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Cheery Cherry Punch Recipe

Prep: 15 min. + freezing

Yield: 60 Servings

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Ingredients

3 packages (3 ounces each) cherry gelatin
2 to 3 cups sugar
6 cups boiling water
1 can (46 ounces) unsweetened pineapple juice
1 can (12 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
1 gallon cold water
2 bottles (2 liters each) ginger ale

Directions

In a stockpot, dissolve gelatin and sugar in boiling water. Stir in the pineapple juice, concentrates and cold water.
Transfer to several freezer containers. Cover and freeze for at least 8 hours or overnight, stirring several times. Just before serving, transfer to a large punch bowl; stir in ginger ale. Yield: 60 (4-ounce) servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1/2 cup) equals 75 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 6 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, trace protein.

Originally published as Cheery Cherry Punch in Taste of Home December/January 1996, p54

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Reviewed on Apr. 08, 2011 by mrsyoung728

Great punch recipe! The only thing I omitted was the freezing step. I didn't have the time or space to freeze such a large amount of liquid. Still turned out great!