Blushing Cranberry Cider
Warm up your winter evenings with a steaming mug of Blushing Cranberry Cider, a cozy and festive drink that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. This recipe combines the natural sweetness of apple cider with the tart brightness of cranberry juice, enhanced with a medley of warming spices like cinnamon, cloves, and star anise. Fresh orange slices infuse a citrusy zing, while a touch of honey adds the perfect balance of sweetness. Simmered slowly to let the flavors meld, this spiced cider is the ultimate cold-weather treat. Serve it garnished with fresh cranberries and orange slices for a stunning presentation that’s perfect for holiday gatherings or relaxing nights by the fire. Simple to prepare in just 25 minutes, this soothing drink is sure to fill your home with the essence of the season.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Apple cider
- 2 cups Cranberry juice
- 1 Fresh orange
- 2 Cinnamon sticks
- 5 Whole cloves
- 2 Star anise
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 0.5 cup Fresh cranberries (optional, for garnish)
- 4 Orange slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large saucepan, combine the apple cider and cranberry juice.
Slice the fresh orange into thin rounds and add them to the saucepan along with the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and star anise.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Stir in the honey until it completely dissolves.
Once the cider reaches a simmer, reduce the heat to low and allow it to gently simmer for about 15 minutes. This will allow the spices to infuse into the cider.
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Carefully strain the cider to remove the spices and orange slices, if desired, using a fine mesh sieve.
Taste and adjust the sweetness with more honey, if needed.
Ladle the hot Blushing Cranberry Cider into mugs. Garnish with fresh cranberries and orange slices for a festive touch, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
995 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.4 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 101 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 243.6 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.7 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 175.5 g | ||
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 408 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 2247 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
