Christmas Punch

A traditional recipe from: The Doña Luisa Xicotencatl, Antigua Cookbook (Spanish/English)

• 1 pineapple, cubed
• 1 papaya, cubed
• 1 coconut, grated
• 4 ounces raisins
• 4 ounces prunes
• 1 cinnamon stick
• ½ pound sugar

Put one gallon of water in a pot and add the cinnamon. When the water begins to boil, add all the other ingredients and simmer for 30 minutes. Serves 20.