Cranberry Apple Cider
Infused with holiday spices and orange citrus, serve this warm cider on a cold winter's night, it is sure to become a family favourite.
Yield: Makes about 12 cups.
December 07, 2020
Cranberry Apple Cider
Ingredients
- 2 cinnamon sticks, halved crosswise*
- 1 tsp whole cloves*
- 1 inch piece of ginger, peeled and sliced* or 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 8 cups no-sugar-added pure cranberry juice
- 4 cups pure unsweetened apple juice
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 orange, thinly sliced
Directions
- Place cinnamon sticks, cloves and ginger on a piece of cheesecloth. Gather cheesecloth around spices to form a sachet and tie with butcher’s twine; set aside.
- Combine cranberry juice, apple juice, brown sugar, orange slices and sachet of spices in a large pot. Stir to combine. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and simmer until fragrant, about 12 – 15 minutes. Discard sachet and orange slices before serving.
Nutritional analysis per 1 cup serving:
141 calories, 0.4 g fat, 0.9 g protein, 36.5 g carbohydrate, 0.9 g fibre, 8 mg sodium
*Ingredient not included in the nutritional analysis.
Tip:
Look for pure cranberry juice in the organic section of your local grocery store. Alternatively, unsweetened cranberry cocktail may be used.
Serving cider at a get-together? Pour hot cider into a slow cooker and keep it on the warm setting. Guests will be able to enjoy hot cider for up to 2 hours.