Ingredients

  • 8 cupswater
  • 4 ozpiloncillo(or brown sugar)
  • 2 wholecinnamon stick
  • 2 wholeguava(quartered)
  • 1 wholeapple(sliced)
  • 4 ozprunes
  • 2 ozraisins
  • 2 tbsphibiscus flowers(dried)
  • 🍋fruit pieces and cinnamon(garnish)

🔧 Tools

large potladle

Instructions

  1. Bring water and piloncillo to boil, stirring until dissolved.
  2. Add cinnamon sticks and simmer 10 minutes.
  3. Add guava, apple, prunes, raisins, and hibiscus.
  4. Simmer on low for 30-40 minutes.
  5. Ladle into mugs including some fruit.
  6. Serve hot with cinnamon stick.

📜 History

Ponche is the centerpiece of Mexican Christmas posadas, a warm fruit punch traditionally served during the nine nights before Christmas.

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