Hot Cranberry Punch recipe

3 servings

8 cups hot water

1 1/2 cups sugar

4 cups cranberry juice

3/4 cup orange juice

1/4 cup lemon juice

12 whole cloves (optional)

1/2 cup red-hot candies

In a 5-qt.

slow cooker, combine water, sugar and juices; stir until sugar is dissolved.

If desired, place cloves in a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag.

Add spice bag and red-hots to slow cooker.

Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until heated though.

Before serving, discard spice bag and stir punch.