Bishop'S Wine - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 T. whole cloves
3 whole oranges, unpeeled
3 whole lemons, unpeeled
1 gal. red wine (claret, burgundy or vino type), divided
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 sticks cinnamon

Preparation

About 3 hours before serving, stick cloves in oranges and lemons. In a large kettle, combine 6 cups of wine, sugar and cinnamon sticks. Add clove-studded fruit. Cover; let stand until shortly before serving. Remove cover and bring just to a boil. Remove from heat, cover and steep 15 minutes. Remove fruit and cinnamon sticks, gently squeezing fruit (don't break peel). Add remaining wine; heat through. Serve hot. Makes 25 five ounce servings.