Hot Cran-Apple Cider Recipe

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This sparkly refreshing fruit drink is part of every holiday occasion I host. A tangy twist on plain apple cider, it fills the house with warm Christmas aromas as it simmers.

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Hot Cran-Apple Cider Recipe
  • Prep: 10 min. Cook: 40 min.
  • Yield: 6-8 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 3/4 teaspoon whole cloves
  • 1 medium navel orange
  • 1 medium lemon
  • 4 cups apple cider or juice
  • 3 cups cranberry juice
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)

Directions

  • Insert cloves into orange. Cut orange and lemon into slices. In a large saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients; add orange and lemon slices. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
  • Remove cinnamon sticks and fruit slices with a slotted spoon if desired before serving. Ladle into mugs. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 126 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 16 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Hot Cran-Apple Cider in Country Woman Christmas Annual 2004, p14

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Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2011 by onenonblonde

This is wonderful! A great change from hot chocolate or hot tea. And it makes your home smell like the holidays!

 
 
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