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Cozy Fall Punch

A warm, non-alcoholic punch infused with cinnamon, clove, and citrus, perfect for autumn gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Beverage, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Spice Sachet
  • 3-4 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tbsp whole cloves
  • 1 tbsp allspice berries
  • 1 star anise pod optional
  • 0.5 tsp whole black peppercorns
  • 1 nutmeg freshly grated, or 1/2 tsp ground
Punch Base
  • 8 cups apple cider high-quality
  • 4 cups cranberry juice 100% juice, not cocktail
  • 1 orange sliced into rounds
  • 1 apple Honeycrisp or Granny Smith, thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup cranberries fresh or frozen
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Large Stockpot
  • Cheesecloth & Twine
  • Ladle
  • Fine-Mesh Strainer

Method
 

  1. Prepare the spice sachet by placing cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice, star anise, peppercorns, and nutmeg in the center of a cheesecloth square. Tie securely with kitchen twine.
  2. In a large stockpot, combine apple cider and cranberry juice. Add the spice sachet.
  3. Heat over medium-high until steaming (do not boil), then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes to infuse the flavors.
  4. Add the sliced orange, apple, and cranberries to the pot. Re-cover and simmer for another 15-20 minutes.
  5. Turn off the heat. Remove the spice sachet. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Ladle the hot punch into mugs, including some of the stewed fruit. Garnish with additional cinnamon sticks and serve immediately.

Notes

Do not boil the punch, as it can become bitter. For a make-ahead option, complete through step 4, refrigerate overnight, and reheat before adding vanilla and serving.