Kinderpunsch (German Christmas Punch)
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Kinderpunsch (German Christmas Punch)
Description
Kinderpunsch is a traditional German Christmas punch that combines various fruit juices—apple cider, orange juice, and cherry juice—with water and sugar. Heating these liquids together with whole warm spices such as cinnamon sticks, star anise, and cloves infuses the punch with seasonal aromas associated with holiday flavors. After simmering for 15 minutes, hibiscus or berry tea bags are added to steep, introducing a floral and tart character to balance the sweetness.
The punch is served hot and can be garnished with whole spices, orange slices, or cranberries for color and additional fragrance. The warming spices and fruit juices create a comforting beverage that suits gatherings during chilly weather and festive occasions.
Useful tips include keeping the punch warm on the stove's lowest setting or in a crock pot for extended serving. It can also be transported in a thermos to maintain heat during travel. This flexibility allows it to be enjoyed during parties and outdoor holiday events without losing temperature or flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 cups apple cider or apple juice
- 2 cups orange juice
- 3 cups cherry juice
- 3 cups water
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 star anise
- 2 cinnamon stick
- 8 clove whole
- 4 hibiscus tea bag or berry tea bags
- whole spice optional, garnishes
- orange
- Cranberry
Instructions
- Place the apple cider, orange juice, cherry juice, water, sugar, star anise, cinnamon sticks and cloves in a large pot over medium heat. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Add the tea bags.
- Let the tea bags steep for 10 minutes, then discard the tea bags.
- Serve, with additional garnishes if desired.
Notes
- To keep the punch warm for a crowd, use the stove's lowest heat setting or a crock pot's keep warm function.
- Transport the punch in a thermos to maintain temperature when traveling or serving outdoors.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 134 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 134kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.05g | 0% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 103IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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