Hot Cran-Apple Cider

Name: Hot Cran-Apple Cider
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
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)

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 40 min.

Makes

6-8 servings

Updated: Sep. 11, 2022

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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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.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 126 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 16mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

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