Warm and Spicy Autumn Punch recipe

16 servings

2 oranges

8 whole cloves

6 cups apple juice

1 cinnamon stick

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 cup honey

3 tablespoons lemon juice

2 1/4 cups pineapple juice

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Stud the whole oranges with cloves, and bake for 30 minutes.

In a large saucepan, combine the apple juice and cinnamon stick.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer 5 minutes.

Remove from heat, and stir in the nutmeg, honey, lemon juice, and pineapple juice.

Serve hot in a punch bowl with the 2 clove-studded baked oranges floating on top.