Wintery White Wine Punch

== Description ==
Source: Christmas With Southern Living 2003 - Southern Living
This cozy punch is spiced for the season with cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg.
== Ingredients ==
* 2 (750-millilitier) bottles semi-dry white wine
* 3 (12-ounce) cans pear nectar
* 1 (6-ounce) package dried apricots
* 1 (5-ounce) package dried apples
* 1 cup golden raisins
* 3/4 cup sugar
* 1 orange, sliced
* 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
* 3 (3") cinnamon sticks
* 10 cardamom pods
* 1 whole nutmeg, split
== Directions ==
# Combine first 8 ingredients in a Dutch oven.
# Place 3 cinnamon sticks, cardamom, nutmeg on a 6" square of cheesecloth; tie with string.
# Add spice bag to wine.
# Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
# Cover, remove from heat, and steep 1 hour.
# Pour wine through a wire-mesh strainer into a large bowl, discarding spice bag.
# Serve warm, let cool to room temperature, or chill and serve over ice.
Yield: 10 cups
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