Delightful Apple-Pineapple Drink

Total Time

Prep: 5 min. Cook: 30 min.

Makes

8 servings (2 quarts)

Updated: Feb. 03, 2023
Chase winter doldrums and chills with this warm and tangy fruit drink that will appeal to both kids and adults. Not overly sweet, it has a nice touch of nutmeg and cinnamon. —Nancy Johnson, Laverne, Oklahoma

Ingredients

  • 4 cups unsweetened apple juice
  • 4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 4 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Additional cinnamon sticks (3 inches), optional

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the juices, honey, cinnamon sticks and nutmeg. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until flavors are blended. Discard cinnamon. Serve warm in mugs with additional cinnamon sticks if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 142 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 6mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.