FRESH CRANBERRY PUNCH

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One of the best things about holiday cooking is the aromas that drift through the whole house! To me, it wouldn't be Christmas without the tang of oranges, cinnamon and cloves in the air-just what you'll smell as this fresh cranberry punch is simmering. To get the brightest red color in your punch, be sure to pick out the reddest of the fresh berries as you clean them.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 25 1/2-cup servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
3-1/2 quarts water
12 whole cloves
4 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
3/4 cup orange juice
2/3 cup lemon juice
2 cups sugar

Steps:

In Dutch oven or large kettle, combine cranberries, water, cloves and cinnamon. Bring to boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer 12-15 minutes. Strain cooked juice through fine sieve or cheese cloth, squeezing gently. , To strained juice, add orange juice, lemon juice and sugar; stir until sugar is dissolved. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.