Ingredients

Makes 12 servings.

　　12 small apples

　　12 teaspoons brown sugar

　　1 cup superfine sugar

　　1 teaspoon cinnamon

　　1/2 teaspoon ginger

　　1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

　　1 1/2 cups orange juice

　　1 1/2 cups cranberry juice

　　2 quarts beer or ale

　　

Step 1

Core the apples and fill each with a teaspoon of brown sugar. Place in a baking pan and cover the bottom with 1/8 inch water. Bake in a 350°F oven for 30 minutes, or until tender. Combine the sugar and spices in a 4-quart saucepan. Add the juices and beer andd heat the mixture for 15 minutes without letting it come to a boil. Pour the mixture into a metal punch bowl and float the baked apples on top.

　　

Step 2

Serve in 8-ounce mugs.