Mexican Ponche
This is a special recipe of Mexican Christmas punch for those who live in the United States or outside of Mexico and cannot find all the fresh fruits.
Servings: 28 cups
Calories: 139kcal
Ingredients
- 8 apples
- 10 fresh tamarind pods
- 20 tejocotes in syrup
- 1 800 gr / 1 lb 12 oz can of guavas in syrup (also know as guyabas mexicanas)
- 24 cups water
- 2 1/2 cups brown sugar (or 2 big piloncillos, a coned-shaped, Mexican rock sugar)
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 1 cup raisins sometimes I use different types
- 1/2 cup tejocote syrup
Instructions
- Core and chop the apples. Peel and seed the tamarind pods. Seed and cut in half the tecojotes in syrup and halve the guavas in syrup.
- Pour water into a very large stockpot and place on stove over high heat. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved.
- Add the pieces of fruit and rest of the ingredients and let simmer for 30-40 minutes until the apples are cooked. Stir occasionally.
- Please adjust the sugar. If you like it sweeter add more to taste.
- You can serve it immediately, however, I like to let it rest for a few hours to let the flavors combine, or even make it a day ahead of time. You can reheat it if you like, but it is also as tasty cool as it is hot.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Mexican Ponche
Amount per Serving
Calories
139
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Sodium
23
mg
1
%
Potassium
131
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
37
g
12
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
28
g
31
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
28
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
33
mg
3
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notes
My friend Hilda, from Guatemala, also adds pineapple and probably other delicious things, too
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