Spiced Cranberry Glogg

Name: Spiced Cranberry Glogg
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 6 whole cloves; 2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches); 4 cardamom pods, crushed; 4 cups cranberry juice, divided; 1 cup raisins; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 cups ruby port wine; Additional raisins, optional

Years ago, a friend of mine shared her easy recipe for glogg. Simmered on the stove, it'll warm up everyone from head to toe on a blustery day. —June Lindquist, Hammond, WI

Ingredients

6 whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
4 cardamom pods, crushed
4 cups cranberry juice, divided
1 cup raisins
1/4 cup sugar
2 cups ruby port wine
Additional raisins, optional

Directions

Place cloves, cinnamon and cardamom on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose seasonings; tie securely with string. Place in a large saucepan. Add 2 cups cranberry juice, raisins and sugar. Bring to a simmer; cook, uncovered, 10 minutes.
Discard spice bag. Add wine and remaining cranberry juice; bring just to a simmer (do not boil). Serve warm in mugs with additional raisins if desired.

Originally published as Cranberry Glogg in Taste of Home Christmas Annual 2016