Ponche navideño is a Mexican christmas punch made of many types of fruit. This is a traditional beverage served during las posadas and Christmas season. Las Posadas are a traditional Mexican celebration that starts the 16th of December and ends on the 24th. The punch can be served as is. However many adults like to serve it with alcohol or as they say in spanish “con piquete”.
You may find that this punch taste similar to apple cider but with a more exotic flavor thanks to its variety of ingredients.
Traditionally this punch is made with the fresh fruits tecojotes (mexican hawthorne) and guayabas (guavas).
But since I’m in Kentucky it’s difficult to find those items.
We will also need sugar cane which is hard to find.
Luckily my husband found a jar of fruit punch at the Mexican supermarket that has all of those ingredients and the punch still comes out super delicious!
Punch Ingredients
- apples
- pineapple
- orange
- ciruela pasas (pitted prunes)
- canned pears
- jar of fruit punch
- cinnamon sticks
- piloncillo
- water
You will most likely need to visit a Mexican grocery store in order to find the ciruelas pasas, jar of fruit punch, cinnamon sticks and piloncillo.
However you can always substitute piloncillo with brown sugar.
How to make the punch
Bring the piloncillo, cinnamon and water to a boil. Boil it for about 10 to 15 minutes or until the piloncillo has dissolved.
While that is boiling dice the apples and pineapple.
Add the apples and pineapples to the piloncillo and canela water.
Then add the peeled orange, ciruelas pasas (pitted prunes), canned pears and the jar of fruit punch.
Stir everything, cover and simmer on low for about one hour.
Now the ponche navideño is ready to be served. Your kitchen should be smelling pretty delicious too!
Ladle the punch into the mug and make sure you get pieces of fruits as well.
Looking for more Christmas recipes? Try these!
Ponche Navideño recipe
This Mexican Christmas punch is an amazing recipe that kids and adults will enjoy.
Adults can add a bit of rum or tequila to it if they wish.
I highly suggest serving this punch with some delicious pork tamales.
I hope you enjoyed today’s recipe. Let me know what you think of it in the comments below.
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Ponche Navideño
Ponche navideño is a Mexican Christmas punch that both kids and adults will enjoy!
Ingredients
- 3 apples diced
- 2 cups pineapple chopped
- 1 orange peeled
- 2 oz pitted prunes
- 14.5 oz canned pears
- 32 oz fruit punch jar
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 8 oz piloncillo
- 1 gallon water
Instructions
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Put the piloncillo and canela in a pot. Cover it with the gallon of water and bring to a boil. Boil for about 10 -15 minutes or until the piloncillo has dissolved.
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While the water is boiling dice and chop the apples and pineapple.
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Add the apples and pineapple to the water. Then add the orange, pitted prunes, canned pears and the fruit punch to the water.
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Stir and cover. Let simmer on low for about one hour.
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Ladle the punch into mugs making sure to include the pieces of fruit.
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Serve. Once the punch has cooled down any leftovers and can be stored in the refrigerator.
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