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Hot Cranberry-Apple Cider

  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 12
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Warm up with a mug of our delicious cider made with cranberry juice, apple cider, brown sugar and cinnamon. For an adult version, add some spiced rum or cinnamon schnapps!
Created Nov 27, 2014

Ingredients

  • 2 qts/L apple cider
  • 1 1/2 qts/L cranberry juice (not cocktail, no sugar added)
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) packed brown sugar
  • 4 sticks cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) whole cloves
  • Spiced rum or cinnamon schnapps, if desired
  • 1 orange, thinly sliced

Steps

  •  
    1
    In 4-quart saucepan, mix all ingredients. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 15 minutes. Strain.
  •  
    2
    Pour into stemmed mugs and add a shot of spiced rum or cinnamon schnapps if desired.
  •  
    3
    Garnish with fresh orange slices. Serve hot.

Expert Tips

  • Tip 1
    Tip: This is a favourite hot drink to serve at holiday parties. It’s easy to mix up and have ready when guests arrive, and it makes the whole house smell wonderful. For a little extra zip, add a shot of spiced rum or cinnamon schnapps to each mug.

Nutrition Information

110 Calories, 0g Total Fat, 0g Protein, 27g Total Carbs, 23g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12 Servings
Calories
110
Total Fat
0g
Saturated Fat
0g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
Sodium
10mg
Total Carbs
27g
Dietary Fiber
1g
Sugars
23g
Protein
0g
% Daily Value*:
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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