Spiced Cranapple Crush
Cozy up with a glass of Spiced Cranapple Crush, a vibrant and refreshing holiday-inspired beverage that perfectly balances sweet, tart, and warming spices. This recipe brings together fresh cranberries, tangy cranberry juice, and crisp apple cider, enhanced with a splash of orange juice and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. Infused with fragrant spices like cinnamon, cloves, and star anise, this simmered drink fills your kitchen with irresistible aromas and offers a comforting, festive flavor. Serve it chilled over ice and garnish with slices of fresh apple and whole cranberries for a stunning presentation. Quick and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, this seasonal drink is ideal for holiday gatherings or any cozy evening at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 cup unsweetened cranberry juice
- 0.5 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 star anise
- 1 apple (thinly sliced for garnish)
- 0.25 cup fresh cranberries (optional garnish)
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the fresh cranberries, apple cider, cranberry juice, orange juice, and honey.
Add the cinnamon stick, cloves, and star anise to the saucepan and stir to combine.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to help the flavors infuse.
Remove the pan from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly. Strain the liquid into a pitcher using a fine mesh sieve, discarding the solids.
Fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour the spiced cranapple mixture over the ice, leaving some room at the top of the glass.
Garnish each glass with thinly sliced apple and a few fresh cranberries for a festive touch.
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing, spiced flavors of this holiday-inspired beverage!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
694 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.5 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 53 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 174.5 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 134.1 g | ||
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 178 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1348 mg | 29% | |
*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.
