McCullough-Maxwell Wassail

(from the kitchen of Sue McCullough)
From Bruce & Jill's Favourite Family Recipes

3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
3/4 teaspoon cloves
2 1-lb can jellied cranberry sauce
3 cups water
1 can pineapple juice

Bring sugar, water and spices to a boil. Crush cranberry sauce with fork and add water. Blend with beater until smooth. Add cranberry sauce to brown sugar mixture and add pineapple juice. Bring to boiling. Keep warm and serve with cinnamon sticks if desired. Yields 2 1/2 quarts.

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