Christmas Punch with Hibiscus and Tamarind 

This delicious drink, warm and full of spices, is a traditional drink served for Christmas and New Year. When you make it, the aroma becomes very festive with a twist of fruit and flowers using Natura’s Foods Hibiscus and Tamarindo mix.

Ingredients: 

• 1 bag Natura’s Foods Hibiscus mix
  
• 1 bag Natura’s Foods Tamarind mix
  
• 16 whole cloves 
  
• 1 orange 
  
• 12 oz natural brown sugar (panela)
  
• 4 sliced apples
  
• 1-1/2 cup prunes
  
• 1/2 cup raisins 
  
• 3/4 oz  cinnamon sticks

Directions: 

• Prepare Hibiscus and Tamarind mix according to directions ( 1 bag yields half a gallon or 8 glasses of 8 oz each)
  
• Cut the orange into 8 sections and insert one clove into each section 
  
• In a large pot, add 2 cups of prepared hibiscus and 2 cups prepared tamarind. Add 12 oz water, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, and orange slices with cloves. Mix well.
  
• Add sliced apples, prunes and raisins. Keep stirring.
  
• Cook at low heat for 20 minutes or until fruit is tender (but not mushy)
  
• Serve punch with fruit at the bottom
  

Enjoy!