Christmas Carol Punch - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 medium red apples
2 qt. clear apple cider
8 cinnamon sticks
2 tsp. whole cloves
1/2 c. raisins
orange slices
lemon slices
1/4 c. lemon juice

Preparation

Core apples; slice into 1/2-inch rings.
In Dutch oven, combine cider, cinnamon, cloves, apple rings and raisins.
Bring to boil over high heat; reduce heat to low and simmer 5 to 8 minutes or until apples are just tender.
Remove cloves; add oranges, lemon slices and lemon juice.
Pour into punch bowl.
Ladle into large mugs, including an apple ring, some raisins and citrus slices in each serving.
Makes 2 quarts.