Saucy Cinnamon Apple Cocktail

Ingredients:

1 TBSP lemon juice
2 C apple juice
2 cinnamon sticks
1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel
1/4 tsp. salt
2 Red Delicious apples, cored, peeled and diced
1 1/2 C pineapple chunks, in their own juice
1 orange, peeled and sectioned

Method:

Pour the lemon juice and the apple juice together in a large saucepan.
Place the pan over medium high heat and bring juices to a rapid boil.
Once boiling add the cinnamon sticks, lemon peel and salt and stir well.
Bring mixture back to a rapid boil.
Reduce heat to medium low and cook, uncovered 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and allow cooling for about 15 minutes.
Place the apples, pineapple and orange segments into a large mixing bowl.
Remove the cinnamon stick from the juice mixture.
Stir the juice mixture to be sure all the flavors are incorporated together.
Pour the juice mixture over the fruit being sure to completely cover the fruit.
Seal and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Serves 4

This makes a great side dish to any lunch meal.  It can also be served as an appetizer or snack as well.

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