Reviewed: Nov. 15, 2009

Tasted way too much like pineapple, and not enough like apple. The honey was kind of strong as well, so sweetening it with sugar might have been better. I was going to make this for an event, so it was a good thing I made a test batch, because there is no way I am going to serve this to other people. Simmering it for 5 minutes with the cinnamon stick was not long enough; you could barely taste the cinnamon. I did not use the oranges or cloves, so that might have made it taste different. My brother liked it, and he said it tasted like "liquid apple pie," but I did not care for it at all.

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pickle_monster

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Home Town: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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Reviewed: Nov. 12, 2009

Simply wonderful. I did a 2/3 batch (4 cups apple juice, 1 cinnamon stick, three shakes of nutmeg, 2 TBS honey, 1½ TBS lemon juice, 1½ cups pineapple juice) and I added 5 allspice berries and 4 whole cloves to the pot. Instead of studding and baking the orange, I sliced a fresh orange and put two slices in the pot. Very good, nice for a cold day! Thanks for sharing, Michele!

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Duckball

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Home Town: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Living In: Boise, Idaho, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 24, 2009

So GOOD! And so much less expensive than cider. I doubled the recipe, tossed it all in the crock pot and added a handful of red hot candies and used brown sugar instead of honey. It's a keeper!!!

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Sweet Apron

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Reviewed: Mar. 26, 2009

Made this for a party recently. I was pleasantly surprised that it was almost gone by the end of the party. It is my observation that punches do not get drank at parties, people stick to the "bottles" or "cans". It just took one person to try it and exclaim how good it was and others were diving into it.

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FIREBOTT

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Home Town: Vermilion, Ohio, USA

Living In: Sandusky, Ohio, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 2, 2009

This was a little sweet for our taste. And while the guests drank it, I didn't really see anybody going back for more. I will make again, but probably add some water to "thin" it out a bit. House smelled great after cooking this!

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MommaOfThree

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Living In: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 14, 2008

Yummy!!! I made a single batch for me and the hubby on a crisp fall day in October--it was perfect. I prepared the punch as directed and poured it into my small crock pot and kept it on low so that we could enjoy it while working outside. I did not bake the oranges, but instead just studded them with cloves and tossed them in the crockpot--so pretty and smelled awesome. I adjusted the spices according to my taste-which means that I added a few more and might ad mulling spices next time....such a wonderful fall drink. Thanks Michele.

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Daisy Mae

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Reviewed: Nov. 5, 2008

I found this recipe perfect for a chilly fall evening. Add spiced rum for a delicious night cap. Would also be great in the morning to warm yourself up.

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Rachel

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Reviewed: Nov. 1, 2008

I served this last night for a Halloween party that I had and it was a great hit! Especially b/c I added vodka as someone else suggested. I used apple cider not apple juice and sprinkled cinnamon in since I did not have sticks and it turned out wonderful. Will definately make again!

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Home Town: Fulton, New York, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 25, 2008

I've been making this recipe every fall/winter for a few years now. While it's great on its own, I keep a bottle of apple flavored rum next to it, for those that want a little extra.

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LiviNikki

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Reviewed: Nov. 18, 2007

Too sour for my family. I thought it was ok but no one else would drink it.

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Meximama

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Home Town: Fallston, Maryland, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2007

This was a nice change from regular apple cider. It was sweeter, so I think it is easy to drink too much. I liked the idea of putting cinnamon candies in it, but I didn't try that. It was okay to have once but I think I'll look for a different recipe next time.

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Roxanne

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Reviewed: Oct. 23, 2007

This recipe is wonderful! I made it for a fall themed home decorating party that I hosted. Everyone LOVED IT, including my 18 month old, who we ended up having to put it in her sippy cup to drink she loved it so much.

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Reviewed: Oct. 2, 2007

This punch was so GOOOOOOD! I followed the recipe to the T. The only thing I did was made a double batch. Which I would reccomend doing to begin with. I served it at my bunko party last night. I live in The Netherlands at the moment.The air was cool and crisp last night. It was a perfect evening for warm punch. The punch color was a fall yellow which was also perfect for last night. The ladies drank every bit and would have drank more. This was a huge hit. There was not one bottle of wine opened last night. That never happens. Yippee! I will use this recipe again. As some of the viewers have stated this recipe as endless options. Might try canberry jiuce next time or add red hot candies for and added kick. Only probelm with that I cant get red hots in this country. Ugh!!! Got to plan ahead and pack them in my suitcase when home next time.

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Tammy

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Reviewed: Sep. 25, 2007

BEST CIDER DRINK EVER. Don't skip out on the clove studded orange step - and I use a handful of Red Hots. First time I made it, I didn't have the pineapple juice or the oranges - it was good, but lacking something. I made it again following the recipe exactly, and I was floored. Absolutely amazing flavor. Perfectly spicy. And, my soda-loving boys drank it up quickly... So quickly, I had to make a second batch within 2 hours. Try this one. You'll LOVE it.

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Sumchelle

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Living In: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 22, 2007

This is so fragrant and delicious, and the pineapple juice makes it a little bit different to the usual spiced/mulled punches. It might be even better with ginger ale for some additional flavor and a bit of fizz. Thanks, Michele!

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Caroline C

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Reviewed: Dec. 25, 2006

I am not a drinker and don't drink soda often so this was perfect for me. Very easy to make and was a big hit. Tastes great and smell even better.

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Liz Edelman

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Reviewed: Nov. 25, 2006

Wonderful! I made this hot drink for Thanksgiving dinner today, in Japan! It tastes just like mulled Indiana apple cider, exactly what I was hoping to have! I did the orange step, but I found it to be a waste of time. I ended up only using three slices as garnish. Otherwise, everything else was perfect!

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ELIMARIE

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Home Town: Portage, Indiana, USA

Living In: Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

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Reviewed: Nov. 15, 2006

Great for fall parties! I used this at a baby shower and got many compliments. Basically this is a cider recipe. But the floating oranges make for a great presentation. Can easily be doubled for large groups. We had a party of 34 and this recipe served all well.

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Carolina Chick

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Home Town: Waxhaw, North Carolina, USA

Living In: Louisville, Kentucky, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 5, 2006

I love this punch! It is more like spiced apple cider, but has a wonderfull fall flavor. It's perfect for when you've just gotten out of the cold, warm some up in a mug.. mmmm.

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Living In: Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 3, 2006

This is the best apple cidar type punch I have ever had. I love the pineapple flavor, it adds another dimension to this traditional drink. I did not precook the oranges but rather I put all the ingredients into the crock pot the night before & let it slowly cook. The only changes I made is that I don't add the nutmeg & I double the recipe as it seems to make very small portions. It has been a big hit at parties! I also have found that it is very soothing for colds & sore throats. I find I can also make it with ground cloves & a bit of orange juice to replace the whole oranges. I have also added rum to make a warm, adult drink. & I am thinking that if I add a good red wine that it will make good mulled wine - so many possibilities with this recipe! This is a wonderful, tart wintery drink, I can't imagine why anybody wouldn't like it!

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Living In: Brush Prairie, Washington, USA

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