Mexican Christmas Punch (Mexican Ponche or Ponche Navideño)

Cooking Steps

1. 1

   Boil the water (about 2 gallons) with cinnamon and tamarind for 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the piloncillo and stir until dissolved.

3. 3

   Add all fruits and sugarcane.

4. 4

   Simmer gently for 30–45 minutes, until fruits are soft and aromatic.

5. 5

   Serve hot, with a ladleful of fruit in each cup.

6. 6

   Serving Tip
   Traditionally served in clay mugs (jarritos), sometimes garnished with a sugar cane stick for stirring. The best part is eating the warm fruit at the bottom!