Hot Spiced Punch

Ingredients

• 4 cups apple cider
• 2 cups grape juice or dry red wine
• 2 tablespoons crystallized ginger, chopped
• 8 whole cloves
• 6 slices orange peel (cut 3x1/2-inch)
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2/3 cup raisins
• 2/3 cup slivered almond

Directions

1. 1

   in 3 qt saucepan combine all ingredients except raisins and almonds.

2. 2

   let stand at room temperature for 4 hours.

3. 3

   cook over medium heat until mixture just comes to a boil (15 to 20 mintues) reduce heat to low, simmer for 15 minutes.

4. 4

   strain, discard spices.

5. 5

   return to saucepan. add raisins and almonds.

6. 6

   continue cooking over low heat until raisins are tender.

7. 7

   serve hot with a spoon in each mug.