Best 8 Hot Cranberry Cider Recipes

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Hot cranberry cider is a warm and comforting drink that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is made with fresh cranberries, apple cider, and spices, and can be enjoyed on its own or with a splash of whipped cream. With its vibrant red color and sweet-tart flavor, hot cranberry cider is a festive and delicious drink that is sure to please everyone at your next holiday gathering.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

HOT SPICED CRANBERRY CIDER



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Make some memories with the aromas of cinnamon, clove and lemon, mingled with hot apple cranberry cider. If desired, float a fresh lemon slice in each cup.

Provided by Michele O'Sullivan

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cider Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 25

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 quarts apple cider
6 cups cranberry juice
¼ cup packed brown sugar
4 cinnamon sticks
1 ½ teaspoons whole cloves
1 lemon, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large pot, combine apple cider, cranberry juice, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves and lemon slices. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove cinnamon, cloves, and lemon slices. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 4.6 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

HOT CRANBERRY-APPLE CIDER



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Warm up with a mug of our delicious cider made with cranberry juice, apple cider, brown sugar and cinnamon. For an adult version, add some spiced rum or cinnamon schnapps!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Beverage

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 quarts apple cider
1 1/2 quarts cranberry juice (not cocktail, no sugar added)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
4 sticks cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons whole cloves
Spiced rum or cinnamon schnapps, if desired
1 orange, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In 4-quart saucepan, mix all ingredients. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 15 minutes. Strain.
  • Pour into stemmed mugs and add a shot of spiced rum or cinnamon schnapps if desired.
  • Garnish with fresh orange slices. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 10 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 0 g

HOT CRANBERRY CIDER



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Adding colorful appeal to a wintertime meal is a easy-just turn to this tasty cider. The cranberry juice gives it lots of flavor, too. -Anna Mary Beiler, Strasburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 25-30 servings (1 gallon).

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 quarts unsweetened apple juice or cider
1 quart cranberry juice
2 to 3 whole cloves
1 cinnamon sticks (3-1/2 inches)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a large kettle; bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove cloves and cinnamon stick. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts :

HOT SPICED CRANBERRY APPLE CIDER



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Make and share this Hot Spiced Cranberry Apple Cider recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Beverages

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups cranberry juice cocktail
1 1/2 cups apple cider
3 tablespoons sugar
4 slices peeled fresh ginger (1/4 inch thick)
5 cardamom pods
12 black peppercorns
2 slices fresh orange slices (to garnish, 4-inches long)
5 whole cloves, plus additional for studding orange slices

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except garnish in a medium saucepan and simmer, covered, 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 20 minutes.
  • Strain through a sieve into a heatproof pitcher; pour into heatproof glasses.

HOT SPICED CRANBERRY CIDER



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Got this recipe from Weight Watchers. It is really good on a cool day or for something to sip on Thanksgiving...

Provided by Tinkerbells Mommy

Categories     Beverages

Time 35m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 1/2 cups apple cider
2 cups cranberry juice cocktail
3/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients in large pot, heat on medium heat until warm -- .

HOT CRANBERRY ORANGE CIDER



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Your house will smell wonderful while this simmers in your Crock Pot. The tartness from the cranberries is balanced by the sweetness of the apple and orange juices. Great for the holidays or to warm ya up on a cold night!

Provided by Teressa Drenth

Categories     Hot Drinks

Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 gal apple cider
1 c orange juice, fresh
1 c cranberry juice
1/4 c brown sugar, lightly packed
10 cloves
5 cinnamon stick

Steps:

  • 1. Combine all ingredients in medium Crock Pot. Stir until brown sugar is dissolved.
  • 2. Cook on HIGH for two hours. Remove cloves and cinnamon sticks.
  • 3. Serve in small mugs.

HOT BUTTERED CRANBERRY CIDER



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Categories     Fruit Juice     Rum     Alcoholic     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Cranberry     Apple     Winter     Honey     Christmas Eve     Simmer     Gourmet     Drink

Yield Serves 8 to 10.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups cranberry juice cocktail
4 cups apple cider
One 3-inch cinnamon stick
1 cup dark rum
2 tablespoons honey, or to taste
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, cut into bits

Steps:

  • In a stainless steel or enameled saucepan combine the cranberry juice, the cider, and the cinnamon stick, bring the liquid to a boil, and simmer the mixture for 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, stir in the rum, the honey, and the butter, and stir the mixture until the butter is melted. Ladle the cider into heated mugs.

HOT BUTTERED CRANBERRY CIDER



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Make and share this Hot Buttered Cranberry Cider recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Beverages

Time 15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups cranberry juice cocktail
4 cups apple cider
1 cinnamon stick
1 cup dark rum
2 tablespoons honey
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut up

Steps:

  • In stainless steel or enameled saucepan, combine juice, cider & cinnamon.
  • Bring to boil, then simmer 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat & stir in rum, honey & butter, until butter is melted.
  • Ladle into heated mugs & serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.8, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 18.3, Sodium 16.8, Carbohydrate 17.4, Sugar 15.5, Protein 0.1

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries have a brighter flavor and more nutrients than frozen or canned cranberries.
  • Simmer the spices: Simmering the spices in the cider for at least 15 minutes will help to infuse the cider with flavor.
  • Add the cranberries at the end: Adding the cranberries at the end of the cooking process will help to prevent them from becoming mushy.
  • Serve warm: Hot cranberry cider is best served warm, so it's perfect for a cold day.
  • Garnish with a cinnamon stick or orange slice: Garnishing the cider with a cinnamon stick or orange slice will add a festive touch.

Conclusion:

Hot cranberry cider is a delicious and festive drink that's perfect for the holiday season. It's easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you're looking for a warm and comforting drink, give hot cranberry cider a try.

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