SAFT GLOGG (Swedish Fruit Juice Glogg)

UnknownChef86's Note:

This is an "authentic" swedish recipe that comes from a wonderful cookbook from our local nebraska "swedish capital" of Oakland. Great recipes in this book, I cherish it.

• Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 4 hrs
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• 1 medium orange
• 1 quart apple cider
• 2 cups white grape juice or 2 cups currant juice or 2 cups cranberry-raspberry juice
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick (3 inch)
• 8 whole cloves
• 2⁄3; cup raisins
• 2⁄3; cup blanched slivered almond

Directions:

1. Using a vegetable peeler, cut colored portion from orange in single spiral.
2. Reserve orange for another purpose.
3. In a large pot combine orange peel and the next five ingredients.
4. Let stand 4 hours.
5. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
6. Reduce to low; simmer 30 minutes.
7. Serve hot or cold in punch cups with a few raisins and almonds in each serving.