Smoking Bishop

1. 1

   Wash the fruit and bake it on a foil lined baking sheet until it becomes pale brown, turning once.

2. 2

   Heat a large earthenware bowl and add the fruit. Stud each fruit with five cloves.

3. 3

   Add the sugar and the red wine, and store covered in a warm place for about a day.

4. 4

   Squeeze the fruit to extract the juice, and strain into a saucepan.

5. 5

   Add the port and warm thoroughly, but don't boil.

6. 6

   Serve in heated glasses.

7. 7

   Note: There are many suggestions for variations in this recipe, including the addition of star anise and cinnamon sticks.

8. 8

   There was also a suggestion to bring the mix to a boil, simmer for an hour, and add brandy, brown sugar and orange juice.

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