Hot Spiced Berry Punch

Name: Hot Spiced Berry Punch
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups frozen unsweetened mixed berries; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches); 6 whole star anise; 8 cups cranberry-raspberry juice; Mixed fresh berries, optional

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 2 hours

Yield 10 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

I like to make punch in the slow cooker for parties. Add a splash of bourbon or whisky for an adult crowd. It’s also superb for poaching pears.—Judy Batson, Tampa, FL

Ingredients

4 cups frozen unsweetened mixed berries
1/4 cup sugar
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
6 whole star anise
8 cups cranberry-raspberry juice
Mixed fresh berries, optional

Directions

In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 5 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 2-3 hours or until heated through. Strain punch, discarding fruit and spices. If desired, serve with fresh berries.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup (calculated without fresh fruit): 148 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 8mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.

I like to make punch in the slow cooker for parties. Add a splash of bourbon or whisky for an adult crowd. It’s also superb for poaching pears.—Judy Batson, Tampa, FL

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