Apple Cranberry Cider Recipe
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Apple Cranberry Cider

By: Taste of Home Test Kitchen 
"Spiced with cinnamon sticks and cloves, this warm-you-up sipper from our Test Kitchen is sure to chase away winter's chill. Serve brimming mugs of the hot beverage with your family's favorite cookies, muffin or bread."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (20)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 quart apple cider or apple juice
  • 2 cups cranberry juice
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the cider, cranberry juice and brown sugar. Place cloves and cinnamon sticks on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag. Add to pan.
  2. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes. Discard spice bag before serving.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2006 by Menu4Maggie   view full review
This was a hit at our family thanksgiving gathering. I doubled the recipe and used a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2008 by Salsa Baby   view full review
I used just two-thirds of the sugar called for, used cider, and slow-cooked it on high for 2...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2006 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
This was delicious except I didn't see the need for the sugar so I skipped it. Wasn't missed.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2008 by J. Mtz. Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I made this for an open house during a cold and windy winter day. About 2 hours before guests...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2006 by CurlyKel   view full review
We modified this a bit to fit in our 4 1/2 quart slow cooker, but it was a hit at a recent...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2009 by ldetienne   view full review
No sugar necessary!! If you have gauze it is the same as cheese cloths and worked well with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2010 by Jen   view full review
This was a HUGE hit with my friends and family! I used pomegranite cranberry juice instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2008 by LIZZY9VOLT   view full review
I made this for a fall baby shower, and allthough much of it went to waste because I was too...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2009 by LoLo   view full review
Just came back from our annual Christmas party with friends. They all raved over this. I too...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2009 by Eulia   view full review
NO SUGAR!!! and add a tablespoon of lemon juice, it gives it a good kick. this was a hit with...

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