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Hot Cranberry Drink
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4 quarts water, divided
5 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
2-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup red-hot candies
3 tablespoons lemon juice
12 whole cloves
3 cinnamon sticks
Lemon slices and additional cinnamon sticks
In a large saucepan, bring 1-qt. of water and cranberries to a boil. Reduce heat;
cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until berries begin to pop. Drain, reserving
liquid and berries. Put berries through a fine strainer or food mill. In a Dutch
oven or large kettle, combine the sugar, red-hots, lemon juice, cranberry liquid
and pulp, and remaining water. Place cloves and cinnamon sticks on a double
thickness of cheesecloth. Bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a
bag; add to pan. Bring to a boil; stir until sugar and candies are dissolved.
Discard spice bag. Strain juice through a fine sieve or cheese-cloth. Serve with
lemon slices and additional cinnamon sticks.
Yield: 14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).
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