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.

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.