Tree Trimming Cider Punch

Ingredients:

• 1 gallon apple cider
• 12 whole cloves
• 1 large apple, peeled and left whole (Granny Smith are ideal)
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• Ground nutmeg

• Pour apple cider into large pot.
• Insert 6 cloves into each apple.
• Add apples and cinnamon sticks to pot.
• Bring to boil.
• Reduce heatand cover
• Barely simmer over extremely low heat for at least an hour.
• Serve in mugs and garnish with nutmeg.