Hot Cranberry Citrus Drink Recipe

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This lovely rosy drink, with its appealing fresh fruit flavor, is not too sweet or too tart. I sometimes serve this hot beverage at Christmas or at brunch gatherings as an alternative to coffee, tea or cold juice. -Shari Donaldson, Cummings, Kansas

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Hot Cranberry Citrus Drink Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min.

Yield: 12 Servings

15 30 45

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
10 cups water
2 cups orange juice
1 cup sugar
1 cup pineapple juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring cranberries and water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5-7 minutes or until berries pop. Stir in the remaining ingredients; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes.
Strain through cheesecloth; discard pulp and cinnamon sticks. Serve warm. Yield: 3 quarts.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 109 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, trace protein.

Originally published as Hot Cranberry Citrus Drink in Taste of Home December/January 2002, p33