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A mug of cider with a cinnamon stick in it and silver and blue ornaments around it.

Apple Cranberry Cider

Enjoy a warm mug of spiced apple cider combined with two types of juices, pieces of fruit, and plenty of spices for a delicious holiday drink.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 4 c. apple cider
  • 3/4 c. cranberry juice
  • 1/4 c. orange juice
  • 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 4 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 vanilla bean optional
  • 1 apple cut horizontally into slices
  • 1 orange cut into horizontal slices
  • 1/4 c. fresh or frozen cranberries

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan combine the apple cider, cranberry juice, orange juice, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, and vanilla bean sliced lengthwise.
  • Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.
  • Add in the apple slices, orange slices, and cranberries and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Divide the mixture between 4 mugs and add a cinnamon stick, apple slice, orange slice, and a few cranberries.

Notes

A Hezzi-D Original recipe