40 ounces granulated sugar
2 1/2 quarts water
1 1/2 teaspoons whole cloves
10 cinnamon sticks
10 allspice berries
2 ounces crystallized ginger, chopped
2 quarts orange juice, strained
1 1/4 quarts lemon juice, strained
5 quarts apple cider
6 crabapples or small oranges (6 to 10)
whole cloves
Servings: 80
1. Mix sugar, water, and spices. Boil 10 minutes. Cover and let stand 1 hour in a warm place. Strain.
2. When ready to serve, add juices and cider. Heat quickly to boiling point.
3. To serve, pour hot mixture over fruit, studded with cloves, in a punch bowl. If using a glass bowl, temper by filling with warm water to prevent cracking when hot punch is poured in.
Yield: 2 1/2 gallons