Hot Apple Punch

Name: Hot Apple Punch
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 quarts.
Ingredients: 2 cinnamon sticks (about 3 inches each), broken; 10 whole cloves; 6 whole allspice or 2 whole nutmeg; 2 quarts apple juice; Additional cinnamon sticks, optional

With its soothing cinnamon seasoning, this fresh and flavorful apple punch is a must for Christmastime.

Ingredients

2 cinnamon sticks (about 3 inches each), broken
10 whole cloves
6 whole allspice or 2 whole nutmeg
2 quarts apple juice
Additional cinnamon sticks, optional

Directions

Place the cinnamon sticks, cloves and allspice on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up the corners and tie with string to form a bag. Place in a large saucepan with apple juice (or place loose spices in pan and strain before serving). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove spice bag. Serve punch hot in mugs. Garnish with cinnamon sticks if desired.