Weight Watchers Mulled Apple Cranberry Cider
Cozy up with a mug of Weight Watchers Mulled Apple Cranberry Cider, a warm and fragrant drink perfect for chilly days and festive gatherings. This low-calorie, guilt-free recipe blends the natural sweetness of apple cider with the tartness of unsweetened cranberry juice, enhanced by warming spices like cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and star anise. Fresh orange slices and a touch of honey add depth and a hint of citrusy brightness, making this spiced cider a flavorful yet wholesome treat. Simmered to perfection in just 30 minutes, this aromatic beverage fills your kitchen with comforting holiday scents while offering a healthier alternative to traditional mulled drinks. Serve it hot with a garnish of cranberries or a cinnamon stick for a visually stunning and seasonal touch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Apple cider
- 2 cups Unsweetened cranberry juice
- 1 medium, sliced Orange
- 3 sticks Cinnamon sticks
- 10 units Whole cloves
- 2 pods Star anise
- 1 cup Fresh cranberries
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
In a large pot, combine the apple cider, cranberry juice, and water.
Add the orange slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, and fresh cranberries to the pot.
Place the pot over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer. Do not let it boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the mixture simmer for 25 minutes. Stir occasionally to help the flavors meld.
After 25 minutes, stir in the honey until fully dissolved.
Using a fine mesh strainer or slotted spoon, carefully remove the spices, orange slices, and cranberries from the pot.
Serve the mulled cider warm in mugs, garnished with an extra cinnamon stick or fresh cranberries, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1017 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.0 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 73 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 257.1 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.5 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 208.6 g | ||
| Protein | 7.2 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 354 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1973 mg | 42% | |
*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.
