Warm Spiced Cranberry Cider (Thanksgiving) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Simmered with orange! Perfect for the fall and winter from American Favorites by Betty Rosbottom. Ingredients:
1 medium navel orange, skin left on, cut into large chunks, plus 8 thin slices for garnish |
4 cups apple cider |
4 cups cranberry juice cocktail |
2 cinnamon sticks, plus |
8 more cinnamon sticks (to garnish) |
2 teaspoons light brown sugar |
Directions:
1. Put oranges in a food processor fitted with a metal blade, or a blender, and pulse several times until coarsely chopped, or coarsely chop with a knife by hand.
2. Place chopped orange, cider, cranberry juice cocktail, 2 cinnamon sticks and brown sugar in a large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring often until hot, about 8-10 minutes. Using a large sieve, strain mixture and return to saucepan.
3. Note: If not using immediately, cool, cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Reheat before serving. Cider and also be frozen, defrosted and reheated.
4. To serve, pour into mugs or cups and garnish each serving with a cinnamon stick and 1 orange slice.
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