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Ponche Navideño

The longer this Mexican Christmas punch simmers, the better. The fruit softens and the flavors develop, making it a wonderfully warm winter treat.

12 cups water12 cups water 12 cups water
1 pound tejocotes (Mexican hawthorn)1 pound tejocotes (Mexican hawthorn) 1 pound tejocotes (Mexican hawthorn)
2 tamarind pods, peeled2 tamarind pods, peeled 2 tamarind pods, peeled
3 cinnamon sticks3 cinnamon sticks 3 cinnamon sticks
5 cloves5 cloves 5 cloves
½ cup dried hibiscus flowers½ cup dried hibiscus flowers ½ cup dried hibiscus flowers
3 pioncillo cones (6 ounces each)3 pioncillo cones (6 ounces each) 3 pioncillo cones (6 ounces each)
4 guavas, quartered4 guavas, quartered 4 guavas, quartered
2 apples, cored and sliced2 apples, cored and sliced 2 apples, cored and sliced
2 pears, cored and sliced2 pears, cored and sliced 2 pears, cored and sliced

Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add tejocotes, tamarind, cinnamon, and cloves. Simmer for 15 minutes.

Add hibiscus flowers, piloncillo, guavas, apples, and pears. Stir to dissolve piloncillo, then simmer uncovered for 45–60 minutes.

Serve hot, ladling liquid and pieces of soft fruit into each mug.