HOT CRAN-APPLE CIDER

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This sparkly refreshing fruit drink is part of every holiday occasion I host. A tangy twist on plain apple cider, it fills the house with warm Christmas aromas as it simmers.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3/4 teaspoon whole cloves
1 medium navel orange
1 medium lemon
4 cups apple cider or juice
3 cups cranberry juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)

Steps:

Insert cloves into orange. Cut orange and lemon into slices. In a large saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients; add orange and lemon slices. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. , Remove cinnamon sticks and fruit slices with a slotted spoon if desired before serving. Ladle into mugs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 16mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.