MERRY MULLED CIDER

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When our children were younger, I always made warm cider for Christmas Eve. This herbal version was a favorite. The kids are grown, but my husband and I still enjoy a mug or two during the cold winter months. -Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

7 cups apple cider or juice
1 cup cranberry juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
1 fresh rosemary sprig
2/3 cup orange juice

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, bring the apple cider, cranberry juice, brown sugar, cinnamon and rosemary to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until flavors are blended., Discard cinnamon and rosemary; stir in orange juice. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 24mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.