Apple Cranberry Cider

Warm up your winter evenings with this irresistible Apple Cranberry Cider, a perfect marriage of seasonal flavors and comforting spices. Made from a harmonious blend of sweet apple cider, tart cranberries, and freshly squeezed orange, this hot beverage is elevated with the cozy addition of cinnamon sticks, cloves, and fresh ginger. Simmered to perfection, it’s a fragrant and flavorful treat that’s ideal for holiday gatherings or quiet nights by the fireplace. Customize the sweetness with a touch of brown sugar and serve it steaming hot in mugs, garnished with a cinnamon stick or orange slice for a festive flair. This easy-to-make cider recipe is sure to become your go-to for entertaining or savoring solo.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 cups Apple cider
• 2 cups Fresh or frozen cranberries
• 1 Orange
• 2 Cinnamon sticks
• 5 Whole cloves
• 1 inch Fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar (optional)
• 2 cups Water

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, combine the apple cider, water, and cranberries.

Step 2

Using a vegetable peeler, peel off wide strips of zest from the orange, avoiding the white pith. Add the strips to the pot.

Step 3

Slice the orange in half and squeeze the juice into the pot, discarding any seeds.

Step 4

Add the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and fresh ginger to the pot.

Step 5

If you'd like a sweeter cider, stir in the brown sugar at this stage.

Step 6

Place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and allow it to simmer for 30 minutes to infuse the flavors.

Step 7

Once done, strain the cider through a fine mesh sieve to remove the solids and discard them.

Step 8

Serve the cider warm in mugs. Optionally, garnish with a cinnamon stick or a slice of orange for a festive touch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3034.2 grams (3034.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1194

Total Fat 3.30g	4%
Saturated Fat 0.50g	3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.80g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 110mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 297.30g	108%
Dietary Fiber 24.80g	89%
Total Sugars 222.20g
Protein 5.40g	11%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 338mg	26%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 2660mg	57%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.4%

Protein: 1.7%

Carbs: 95.9%