Hot Cranberry Cider

Name: Hot Cranberry Cider
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 25-30 servings (1 gallon).
Ingredients: 3 quarts unsweetened apple juice or cider; 1 quart cranberry juice; 2 to 3 whole cloves; 1 cinnamon sticks (3-1/2 inches)

Adding colorful appeal to a wintertime meal is a easy—just turn to this tasty cider. The cranberry juice gives it lots of flavor, too. —Anna Mary Beiler, Strasburg, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

3 quarts unsweetened apple juice or cider
1 quart cranberry juice
2 to 3 whole cloves
1 cinnamon sticks (3-1/2 inches)

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a large kettle; bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove cloves and cinnamon stick. Serve warm.

Originally published as Hot Cranberry Cider in Crafting Traditions January/February 1996

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becky66

Nov 30, 2013

Really nice blend of flavors...my daughter's comment was, "Tastes like Christmas!" It simmered on the stove while we got our Christmas tree in the stand, and was ready to drink when we started decorating. Very quick and easy to make, with ingredients that are readily available. We will definitely be making this again.
conservativegranny

Oct 29, 2011

Excellent flavor. Fast & easy. The addition of the cranberry juice made it a bit extra special.