Apple Knockers

1 (3") sticks cinnamon, broken

-into pieces 2 ts Whole cloves

1 c Sugar

1/2 ts Ground nutmeg

2 qt Apple cider

2 c Orange juice

1/2 c Lemon juice

Place cinnamon sticks and cloves in a large tea ball, or tie in a cheesecloth bag. Set aside. Combine sugar and nutmeg in a large Dutch oven, stirring well. Gradually add apple cider, orange juice, and lemon juice, stirring well. Add tea ball. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 15 mins. Remove tea ball; discard spices. Serve beverage warm. Yield: 2 1/2 qts. From: America's Best Recipes A 1991 Hometown Collection Food & Wine RT [*] Category 9, Topic 19 Message 28 Sun May 24, 1992 P.T.MACELUCH [Blivet NJ] (Forwarded) MM by QBTOMM and Sylvia Steiger, GEnie THE.STEIGERS, CI$ 71511,2253, GT Cookbook echo moderator at net/node 004/005