Spiced Cranberry Cider Mix
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A dry mix of cranberries, cinnamon sticks and whole spices that turns into warm spiced cider when simmered with apple cider, water and orange slices. Pack it in a jar or bag to keep or give as a gift.
Ingredients
Dry mix
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 12 cinnamon sticks
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed whole cloves
- 2 tablespoons whole allspice
To make the drink
- 2 quarts apple cider
- 1 quart water
- 2 oranges sliced
- Optional garnishes: fresh mint, fresh cranberries, and 1 cinnamon stick per serving
Equipment
- airtight jar
- saucepan
- fine sieve
Directions
Make the mix
- Put the dry mix together in a jar or vacuum-seal bag ahead of time.
To use
- Pour the cider and water into a large saucepan.
- Stir in the whole package of mix and add the sliced oranges.
- Warm over low heat, keeping it below a boil, for about 20 minutes, until it is hot and fragrant.
- Strain it if you want; serve warm, or chill and pour over ice.
- Top with any garnishes you like.
Notes
Storage: dry mix airtight in a cool, dry place up to 6 months; cooled cider refrigerated within 2 hours, used within 3 to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 146g | Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 5.9mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 3.4IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.2mg
Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, as cooked, 14 servings from the whole mix with 2 quarts apple cider, 2 oranges, sliced; apple cider counted as apple juice. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.
