Fresh Cranberry Punch - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. fresh or frozen cranberries
3 1/2 qt. water
12 whole cloves
4 (3-inch) sticks cinnamon
3/4 c. orange juice
2/3 c. fresh lemon juice
2 c. sugar

Preparation

Combine berries, water, cloves and cinnamon in large kettle. Bring to boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer 12 to 15 minutes. Strain cooked juice through fine sieve or cheesecloth, squeezing gently.
Add orange and lemon juices to cranberry juice; add sugar and stir until sugar dissolves.
Serve piping hot.
Yields 25 (1/2 cup) servings.