Warm You up Autumn Punch

This is a wonderful punch to make during the holidays. It is so fragrant it will make everyone in the home come running for a glass! It is not only a great smelling beverage, but it also looks so nice in a punch bowl. Perfect for holiday dinners or just sitting around a cozy fire.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 16
• Yields: 16 4oz servings

Ingredients

• 2  oranges
• 8  whole cloves
• 6  cups  apple juice
• 1  cinnamon stick
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1⁄4 cup honey
• 3  tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 1⁄4 cups  pineapple juice

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F
2. Stud the whole oranges with cloves, and bake for 30 minutes. Be sure to put them on a lined baking sheet.
3. In a large saucepan, combine the apple juice and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in nutmeg, honey, lemon juice, and pineapple juice.
4. Serve hot in punch bowl with the 2 clove-studded baked oranges floating on top.