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Ponche Navideño (Christmas Punch)

Time: Prep: 20 minutes, Cook: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 16

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The holiday season in Mexico isn’t complete without a steaming cup of Ponche Navideño. This traditional Christmas punch is a delicious mix of fruits, cinnamon, and piloncillo (unrefined sugar), simmered together to create a warm and comforting drink. Perfect for chilly nights and festive gatherings, Ponche Navideño fills your home with its sweet, spicy aroma and your heart with holiday cheer. Whether you’re celebrating with family or trying something new this year, this recipe will make your holidays even cozier.

 

 

Ingredients

1 cone (8 ounces) piloncillo 

6 whole cloves 

2 large whole cinnamon sticks 

1 cup dried hibiscus flowers 

12 tejocote, halved 

6 guava, quartered 

2 large Gala apples, cored and chopped 

2 large oranges, halved and thinly sliced 

1/4 cup tamarind pulp, thawed if necessary 

1 cup pecan halves 

1 cup prunes 

1/2 cup raisins 

1 (20-inch) stalk sugar cane, peeled, cut into 5-inch pieces and quartered lengthwise (optional) 

Preparation

  1. In large saucepot, stir piloncillo, cloves, cinnamon sticks, flowers and 8 cups water; heat to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Strain piloncillo mixture through fine-mesh strainer; discard solids.

 

  1. In same saucepot, heat piloncillo mixture and 16 cups water to a simmer over medium heat. Add tejocote, guava, apples, oranges, tamarind pulp, pecans, prunes and raisins; simmer 30 minutes or until fruit is tender. Makes about 7 quarts.

 

  1. Serve punch warm garnished with sugar cane pieces, if desired.

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