Cranberry Tea

• 1 lb. fresh cranberries
• 5 qt. water
• 6 cinnamon sticks
• 12 to 20 whole cloves
• 2 c. sugar
• juice of 2 lemons (fresh)
• juice of 2 oranges (fresh)

1. Put cranberries, water, cinnamon sticks and whole cloves in a large stock pot.
2. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 25 to 30 minutes.
3. (Don't be alarmed by the "popping" sound the cranberries make as they brew.)
4. After brewing, remove pot from heat and scoop out large pieces of cranberries and spices with a slotted spoon, being careful not to squeeze or press.
5. Discard large pieces.
6. Add sugar and juices to hot liquid.
7. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Strain slowly through cheesecloth into a clean pot.
8. Again don't strain by squeezing or pressing, as it will cause the tea to be cloudy.
9. Store in clean glass bottles.
10. Will keep for weeks in refrigerator.
11. Serve piping hot.

fresh cranberries, water, cinnamon sticks, cloves, sugar, lemons, oranges

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=871429 (may not work)