Hot Spiced Holiday Punch

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Sipping on a warm mug of this always feels like a holiday to me! starting with thanksgiving, through christmas, and ending on new year's day, i always start any holiday gathering with this treat, and just keep it warm in the crockpot all day long. it is fabulous.

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Steps

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Combine apple cider , cranberry-raspberry juice , raspberries , brandy , brown sugar , cinnamon , ginger , cloves and allspice in a 4- to 5-quart dutch oven.

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Bring to a boil.

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Reduce heat , cover , and simmer 15 minutes.

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Strain punch through a sieve lined with cheesecloth.

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To serve , return punch to dutch oven.

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Add apple wedges.

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Cover and heat until boiling.

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Pour hot punch into a heatproof bowl or transfer to crockpot.

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Serve in heatproof cups , floating an apple wedge in each serving.

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Ingredients

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apple cider, cranberry-raspberry juice, fresh raspberries, brandy, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, fresh ginger, whole cloves, whole allspice, cooking apples