Merry Christmas Brew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 Tbsp. whole cloves
2 qt. apple juice
1 orange, thinly sliced
1 lemon, thinly sliced
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. whole allspice
2 sticks cinnamon
1 c. water

Preparation

Combine sugar, salt, spices and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat.
Simmer 10 minutes.
Combine apple juice and fruit slices in a large saucepan.
Heat gently.
Strain hot spice liquid into apple juice and serve warm.
Yields 2 quarts.