Best Mulled Cranberry Cider Recipes

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MULLED CRANBERRY CIDER



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Mulled cranberry cider, like mulled wine, is a cold-weather tradition in my home. This warm, comforting drink is easy to prepare and is a great finale for a holiday meal. This recipe is for 2 quarts, which will serve up to 6 to 8 people; the amounts can be multiplied without any problems.

Provided by IVY KIRCHBERG

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cider Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 quarts cranberry juice
2 oranges, zested
14 whole cloves
1 ½ cups dried cranberries
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ⅓ cups honey
2 cinnamon sticks

Steps:

  • Pour cranberry juice into a slow cooker; set on high. To the juice add the zest from the oranges, cloves, cranberries, vanilla extract, honey and cinnamon sticks. Heat, stirring occasionally, until hot and steamy, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.1 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 6.1 mg, Sugar 45.6 g

SLOW COOKER MULLED CRANBERRY CIDER



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Cranberry and apple juices are simmered with fruit and sweet wine to create a hot beverage that will warm you up from the inside out!

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 quarts Cranberry-Apple Juice (I get the bottle from Trader Joe's OR 1 quart each cranberry juice and apple cider)
1 orange (cut into wedges)
1/2 lemon (cut into wedges)
5 cinnamon sticks
1 to 2 tablespoons honey (to taste)
1/2 - 1 cup red wine
Rum (optional)

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients (except rum, if using) to the Crock Pot, and cook on high for about an hour and a half, or low for about three hours. Switch the Crock Pot to the warm setting, and it's ready to serve when you're ready to drink! You can also warm this in the stovetop. Let simmer very gently, covered, for about 30 minutes.
  • Ladle the cider into mugs (leaving the fruit in the Crock Pot). I like to throw another cinnamon stick in there for good measure. Those nice long cinnamon sticks that double as a stirrer would work even better.
  • Oh right, the rum! Add a shot of rum to your glass before you ladle in the cider, if you are rum-inclined.

MULLED CRANBERRY CIDER



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Whipping up this tasty beverage for a gathering-large or small-is simple. All you have to do is combine the ingredients, then set the mix on the stove to simmer. "It's flavor is different from ordinary cider," pens Lois Fetting of Nelson, Wisconsin. "I served it at a group function, and everyone loved it!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 15 (1/2-cup) servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 quart apple juice
2 cups cranberry juice
1 cup orange juice
3/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon whole allspice
1 teaspoon whole cloves
3 cinnamon sticks (2 inches)

Steps:

  • Pour juices into a large saucepan; stir in sugar. Tie spices in a cheesecloth bag; add to juice mixture (Or place loose spices in saucepan and strain before serving.) Cover and simmer for 1 hour; remove spice bag.

Nutrition Facts :

SLOW COOKER ROSEMARY-CRANBERRY MULLED CIDER



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This Crock Pot spiced apple cider recipe gets its rosy glow - and an irresistible pop of flavor - from fresh cranberries. Rosemary adds an unexpected (and festive) vibe.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 4h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups apple cider*
1/4 cup honey
1 orange
2 tablespoons whole cloves
1 cup cranberries
2 5- inch cinnamon sticks
3 5- inch rosemary sprigs
Additional rosemary and fresh cranberries for garnish (if desired)

Steps:

  • Pour apple cider into a 2.5-quart or larger Crock Pot or other slow cooker. Stir in honey. It may remain clumpy; that's okay. It will dissolve when the mixture heats up.
  • With a toothpick, poke holes in the orange, about 1/2 inch to 1 inch apart. Carefully stick the cloves, pointy end down, into the holes. Add the orange to the cider along with the cranberries, cinnamon sticks, and rosemary. Push the rosemary down to help make sure it's submerged.
  • Cook on low until hot and the cranberries have started to burst, 3-4 hours, taking care to not let the cider boil. Very carefully with a fork or masher, gently crush the remaining cranberries to pop them. They might splurt, so be careful! I like to do this to get as much flavor out of the cranberries as possible without overcooking the cider.
  • Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl. Add the strained cider back to the Crock Pot. I like to add the cinnamon sticks and orange back as well, just for a festive touch. Discard the remaining solids. Serve immediately or keep the Crock Pot on the warm setting to keep the cider hot. Garnish individual mugs of cider with additional fresh rosemary sprigs and fresh cranberries, if desired.

MULLED CRANBERRY APPLE CIDER



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Make and share this Mulled Cranberry Apple Cider recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Beverages

Time 35m

Yield 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups cranberry juice cocktail
4 cups apple cider or 4 cups apple juice
3 tablespoons brown sugar
5 slices orange rind (3 x 1-inch)
8 whole cloves
4 whole allspice
2 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks, halved
1 whole nutmeg

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes.
  • Strain the mixture through a fine sieve, and discard solids. Serve cider warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.5, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 6, Carbohydrate 15.9, Fiber 1, Sugar 11.5, Protein 0.3

WEIGHT WATCHERS MULLED APPLE-CRANBERRY CIDER



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Make and share this Weight Watchers Mulled Apple-Cranberry Cider recipe from Food.com.

Provided by xpnsve

Categories     Punch Beverage

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups apple cider
3 cups cranberry juice cocktail
1 tablespoon unpacked brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon orange zest
3 average cinnamon sticks

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan.
  • Bring to a slow boil over medium-high heat and then reduce heat to simmer.
  • Simmer for 15 minutes and then strain into mugs.
  • Yields about 1 cup per serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.7, Fat 0.2, Sodium 3.8, Carbohydrate 19.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 17.2

MULLED CRANBERRY CIDER



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Categories     Fruit

Yield 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

9 1/2 cups cranberry juice
1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
6 cinnamon sticks, plus 12 more for garnish
8 star anise
6 whole allspice berries
3 ounces fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced (about 18 slices)
1/2 cup water
4 tablespoons sugar
One 375-milliliter bottle port
12 thinly sliced kumquat rounds, 6 to 8 kumquats for garnish optional

Steps:

  • Directions In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients except port and kumquats. Bring mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat. Cover, and let steep until ready to serve, up to 1 day. Just before serving, add port to mixture in saucepan, and bring to a simmer; do not boil. Keep warm over low heat while serving. Strain and divide among glasses, and garnish each with a cinnamon stick and kumquat slice, if desired. First published

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