Hot Cranberry Drink
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
6 cups water, divided
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup red-hot candies
7 whole cloves
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
In a saucepan, cook cranberries in 2 cups of water until they pop.
Strain through a fine sieve, reserving juice and discarding skins;
set aside.
In a large saucepan, combine sugar, candies,
cloves and remaining water. Cook until candies are dissolved.
Add orange and lemon juices and reserved
cranberry juice; heat through. Remove cloves. Serve hot.
Yield: 6-8 servings (about 2 quarts). |