Hot Apple Punch - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 c. sugar
4 c. water
2 (2 1/2-inch) cinnamon sticks
10 whole cloves
4 c. orange juice
2 c. lemon juice
2 qt. cider

Preparation

Combine sugar, water and spices.
Boil 5 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Let stand, covered, 1 hour.
Strain.
Just before serving, combine syrup, fruit juices and cider.
Bring to boil quickly. Remove from heat; serve at once.
Makes 4 1/2 quarts.