Sweet Pineapple Cider

Name: Sweet Pineapple Cider
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings (3/4 cup each).
Ingredients: 2 small apples, divided; 10 whole cloves; 1 bottle (48 ounces) unsweetened apple juice; 4 cans (6 ounces each) unsweetened pineapple juice; 2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)

I think the best thing about this recipe is that you can make it hours ahead of time so you can spend more time with your guests. And you can keep it warm on the stovetop or in a slow cooker throughout the party. —Mary Price, Youngstown, Ohio

Ingredients

2 small apples, divided
10 whole cloves
1 bottle (48 ounces) unsweetened apple juice
4 cans (6 ounces each) unsweetened pineapple juice
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)

Directions

Core and cut one apple into 10 slices. Insert one clove into each slice. In a Dutch oven, combine juices. Add apple slices and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until flavors are blended.
Discard apple slices and cinnamon sticks. Core and cut remaining apple into 12 slices. Ladle cider into mugs; garnish with apple slices. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 93 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fruit.

Originally published as HOT SPICED PINEAPPLE CIDER in Healthy Cooking October/November 2012