Ingredients

  • 2 medium red apples
  • 2 qt. clear apple cider
  • 8 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 tsp. whole cloves
  • 1/2 c. raisins
  • orange slices
  • lemon slices
  • 1/4 c. lemon juice

Method

  • Core apples; slice into 1/2-inch rings.
  • In Dutch oven, combine cider, cinnamon, cloves, apple rings and raisins.
  • Bring to boil over high heat; reduce heat to low and simmer 5 to 8 minutes or until apples are just tender.
  • Remove cloves; add oranges, lemon slices and lemon juice.
  • Pour into punch bowl.
  • Ladle into large mugs, including an apple ring, some raisins and citrus slices in each serving.
  • Makes 2 quarts.