Spiced Ambrosia Punch Recipe

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Inspired by the spices in Chai, I love this unique twist on basic spiced cider punch. It's so easy to make and everyone seems wonderfully surprised by the apricot and peach twist.—Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho

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Spiced Ambrosia Punch Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 3 hours

Yield: 10 Servings

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Ingredients

3-1/2 cups apple cider or juice
3 cups apricot nectar
1 cup peach nectar or additional apricot nectar
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
8 whole cloves
Lemon or orange slices, optional

Directions

In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first seven ingredients. Place cinnamon sticks, ginger, orange peel and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose seasonings; tie securely with string. Place bag in slow cooker.
Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until heated through. Remove and discard spice bag. If desired, serve with lemon slices. Yield: 10 servings (3/4 cup each).

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 115 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 14 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, trace protein.

Originally published as Spiced Ambrosia Punch in Taste of Home Everyday Slow Cooker & One Dish Recipes Annual 2011, p86