Description
A warm and comforting beverage perfect for cozy nights, combining the flavors of cranberry, orange, and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups apple cider
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- 1 orange, sliced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 5 whole cloves
- 1 star anise (optional)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine apple cider and cranberry juice.
- Add the sliced orange, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise.
- Stir in the brown sugar until dissolved.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Strain the cider to remove the spices and orange slices.
- Serve hot in mugs and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar.
- For a stronger spice flavor, let it simmer longer.
- This cider can be made in a slow cooker for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg