Mulled South African Plum Punch
There’s something so welcoming about a hot alcoholic tipple. Not only does it taste terrific – it gives your home a fabulous festive aroma!
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Serves 6
400ml unsweetened apple juice
400ml unsweetened cranberry juice
500ml dry cider
100ml peach brandy (optional)
1 small lemon, thinly sliced
2 cinnamon sticks
6 cloves
4tbsp clear honey
6 South African plums, pitted and sliced
Method
In a large saucepan, put the apple juice, cranberry juice, cider, peach brandy (if using), lemon slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves and honey. Heat until just simmering, then turn the heat to very low.
After 5 minutes, add the plum slices and continue to simmer on a very low heat for a further 15 minutes.
Ladle into heatproof glasses and serve.
Cook’s tips: For a non-alcoholic version use 700ml of both apple and cranberry juice and omit the cider and peach brandy, and add a couple of spiced apple tea bags about 10 minutes before serving.
Did you know you can use a slow cooker to make this and keep it warm? Simply put all the ingredients into your slow cooker, then cover and cook on high for 1½ -2 hours or 2½ – 3 hours on low.
