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Apple Cranberry Cider

SUBMITTED 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."
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This recipe has been rated 6 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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PREP TIME  30 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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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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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 28, 2006 by Menu4Maggie 
This was a hit at our family thanksgiving gathering. I doubled the recipe and used a little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 4, 2006 by LINDA MCLEAN 
This was delicious except I didn't see the need for the sugar so I skipped it. Wasn't missed. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 21, 2008 by Salsa Baby 
I used just two-thirds of the sugar called for, used cider, and slow-cooked it on high for 2... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 4, 2006 by CurlyKel 
We modified this a bit to fit in our 4 1/2 quart slow cooker, but it was a hit at a recent... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 17, 2008 by J. Mtz. 
I made this for an open house during a cold and windy winter day. About 2 hours before guests... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 18, 2008 by LIZZY9VOLT 
I made this for a fall baby shower, and allthough much of it went to waste because I was too... MORE


 
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