Recipe: spicy apple-cinnamon punch

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Let it infuse overnight before adding the bubbles (or sparkling water), and then it’s party time.

How to make the spicy apple-cinnamon punch

• Put the apple juice in a saucepan together with the sugar, cayenne pepper, cloves and cinnamon, and bring to a boil.
• Lower the heat and gently reduce for 15 minutes.
• Turn off the heat, stir in the orange zest and leave to cool.
• Put the juice in the refrigerator and let the flavors infuse overnight.
• Before serving, pour the juice into a pitcher or large bowl and add the sparkling water or cava.
• Garnish with apple slices.

Title: Christmas – Cooking in the most festive month of the year
Author: Arno & Mireille van Elst
Price: €21,99
Publisher: Snor

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