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    Home » Drinks » Cranberry Cider

    Published: Dec 7, 2019 by Desarae

    Cranberry Cider

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    I make this hot spiced cranberry cider every year. It's perfect for the cooler months. Delicious cranberry juice, sweet apple juice, brown sugar, cloves and cinnamon. It's so easy but taste so gourmet no one would believe how simple it is.

    WAYS TO MAKE SPICED CRANBERRY CIDER

    You can make this a few different ways. The key is to make sure the spices are infused into the juices.

    • simmer on the stove-top
    • slow-cooker
    • pressure cooker

    MATERIALS NEEDED TO MAKE CRANBERRY CIDER

    You will need your form of cooking - so either a large stock pot or your cooker. While you can put in whole cloves in as is I recommend using cheesecloth, tea bag  or a tea strainer to hold them together in the pot. This allows the flavor to seep throughout the cider without having to strain the cider after.

    INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR CIDER

    • Cranberry juice
    • Apple juice
    • brown sugar
    • cinnamon sticks
    • whole cloves

    MAKING YOUR CRANBERRY SPICED CIDER

    I'm telling you its ridiculously easy! (yay right?) Simple combine all the ingredients and simmer....

    Add you juices, brown sugar and cinnamon sticks.

    CAN I SUBSTITUTE CINNAMON STICKS FOR GROUND CINNAMON?

    Yeah, it will work, but it won't have the same delicious earthy flavor as a simmered cinnamon stick. \

    WHERE CAN I FIND CINNAMON STICKS?

    You can usually find cinnamon sticks 1 of two places in your grocery store.

    1. 1.They will be in your spice isle where the bottle will look similar to mine.
    2. 2. Check in by the mexican spices. They are often in clear plastic bags with paper tabs.
    3. 3. I love grabbing mine at costco, a wholesale store. They come longer skinnier and have the best price.

    WHERE CAN I FIND WHOLE CLOVES?

    I have not had a hard time finding whole cloves, thank goodness! They also are at your grocery store spice isle.

    NEXT add your cloves and stir.

    COOKING IT IN THE PRESSURE COOKER

    If you are pressure cooking your cranberry cider you can cook it on high for 15 minutes and let it natural release. If your pressure cooker has a slow cook function let it cook like a slow-cooker.

    COOKING IN THE SLOW-COOKER

    Combine all the ingredients and let cook on low for 4-6 hours.

    SIMMERING ON THE STOVE

    In a large stock pot combine all the ingredients and bring to a bowl then turn down and  let simmer on low for about 2+ hours.

    SERVE HOT

    This drink is a hot drink, meant to be served warm to your friends. Serve with some great cookies, or warm bread.

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    ladle pour cider into a mug

    Cranberry Spiced Cider

    Feel warmed and refreshed after drinking this. It's even better when you're cozied up in a blanket and a book! 
    5 from 2 votes
    Print Rate
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 4 hours
    Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 152kcal
    Author: Kadee & Desarae
    Cost: 10

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • 3 cinnamon sticks
    • 1 Tablespoon whole cloves
    • 8 cups cranberry juice
    • 6 cups apple juice
    • *optional- Cheesecloth or tea strainer

    Instructions

    • Combine and stir all ingredients . This drink is a hot drink, meant to be served warm to your friends. 
    • *you may put cloves in cheese cloth or tea strainer to make serving easier. Or strain before serving.

    COOKING IT IN THE PRESSURE COOKER

    • If you are pressure cooking your cranberry cider you can cook it on high for 15 minutes and let it natural release. If your pressure cooker has a slow cook function let it cook like a slow-cooker. 

    COOKING IN THE SLOW-COOKER

    • Combine all the ingredients and let cook on low for 3-6 hours. 

    SIMMERING ON THE STOVE

    • In a large stock pot combine all the ingredients and bring to a bowl then turn down and  let simmer on low for about 2+ hours.

    Notes

    CAN I SUBSTITUTE CINNAMON STICKS FOR GROUND CINNAMON? 

    Yeah, it will work, but it won't have the same delicious earthy flavor as a simmered cinnamon stick. 
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cup | Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 261mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Erin V says

      August 06, 2018 at 11:14 am

      5 stars
      cranberries have such a beautiful color, this drink just screaaams christmas, I love it

      Reply
    2. Shirl says

      October 07, 2017 at 6:49 am

      dO YOU aDD THE FRESH CRANBERRIES AT THE END?

      Reply
      • Desarae says

        October 08, 2017 at 11:02 pm

        The fresh cranberries are only for garnish for the photos!

        Reply

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