Recipe for Christmas Carol Punch

Ingredients

2 medium red apples
1 orange slices
2 teaspoon whole cloves
1/2 cup raisins
8 cinnamon sticks
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 quart clear apple cider
1 lemon slices

Instructions

Core apples, slice into 1/2 inch rings. In Dutch oven, combine cider, cinnamon, cloves, apple rings and raisins. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 to 8 minutes or until apples are just tender. Add orange and lemon slices and lemon juice. Pour into punch bowl. Ladle into large mugs, including an apple ring, some raisins, spices and citrus slices in each serving. Serve with spoons. If the weather is extremely cold, add some brandy, or add the brandy anyway.