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_ sticks cinnamon (about 3 inches each)
_ tablespoons allspice whole
_ 1/2 tablespoons cloves whole
_ 48-ounce bottles apple juice or cranapple juice
__ sticks cinnamon (optional)
Place 4 cinnamon sticks in a folded kitchen towel. Coarsely crush with a rolling pin or mallet.
In a small bowl, mix crushed cinnamon sticks, allspice and cloves. Place mixture in a large tea strainer or on an 8-inch square of double-thickness cheesecloth. Bring corners of cheesecloth together and tie securely with stringto make a loose bag.
Thirty to 40 minutes before serving, pour juice into a 4-quart saucepot. Add filled tea strainer or spice bag. Over high heat, bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove and discard spices. Cover punch and keep warm or transfer to a slow cooker for serving.
Serve hot in mugs or heatproof glasses. Use a cinnamon stick as a stirrer. Mixture is also good cold.