Warm Cranberry Cider

Warm Cranberry Cider

3.8 of 5 (30)
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 18
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 149.6
  • Total Fat: 0.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 14.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 39.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g
  • Protein: 0.2 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Warm Cranberry Cider calories by ingredient


Introduction

This slightly sweet cider is a tasty alternative to the traditional apple version. This slightly sweet cider is a tasty alternative to the traditional apple version.
Number of Servings: 18

Ingredients

    1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
    3 cinnamon sticks, plus additional for stir sticks (if wanted)
    1 Tbsp cloves, whole
    14 cups cranberry-apple juice or 8 cups cranberry juice and 6 cups apple juice.

Directions

Add all ingredients in a large pot on medium heat.
Bring to a simmer, not a boil.
Stir gently (do not let sugar go onto pot's sides). When sugar is dissolved turn to low heat and cover.

Yields 3.5 quarts, 18 servings

TAGS:  Snacks | Drink | Snacks Drink |

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    10 of 10 people found this review helpful
    I make this but don't use any sugar just warm up apple juice with cranberry juice and put in the cinnamon sticks and I keep it in the fridge and then just warm up one cup at a time. If I was going to sweeten it I would use a bit of honey. - 12/24/13


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    6 of 6 people found this review helpful
    This one is a five star one for me.....and I am diabetic. Just used sugar free juices, and Splenda brown sugar. Almost totally sugar free...and calorieless! Something really special for Christmas morning. - 12/21/14


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    Very Good
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    The only change I made wasto use Splenda Brown Sugar and the amount is based on the sweetness of the juices. - 12/24/13


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    O.K.
    2 of 4 people found this review helpful
    As a diabetic, the carbs are a bit much. I use the sugar-free cranberry juice and leave out the brown sugar, it tastes really good with the cinnamon and cloves when warm. - 12/24/13


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    Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Quite high in carbs but festive looking and tastes good. Subbing sweetners would help but will limit to an occasional special holiday treat. - 12/24/13


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    Such a pretty color! - 2/10/21


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    Good
    Festive beverage. - 1/28/21


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    Seasonal - 1/4/21


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    sounds good - 12/21/20


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    Very Good
    Cheers! - 12/21/20


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    I'd float a few cranberries on top for color. - 12/21/20


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    Sounds good - 12/21/20


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    don't know if i will try this. i am not fond of cranberries - 12/21/20


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    Delicious!!! - 10/4/20


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    I left out the sugar as suggested by one member and heated up one cup at a time and used honey, if needed, to sweeten it up....tasted good... - 12/22/19


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    Incredible!
    Delicious - 12/21/19


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    This sounds very good and I am going to make it for the family Christmas dinner - 12/21/19


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    Think I will stick to water - 12/21/19


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    Sounds good! - 12/21/19


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    Will give it a try - 12/21/19


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    Incredible!
    I made this without the sugar. It was delicious! - 12/21/19


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    Good
    Na - 12/21/19


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    Good
    @1AVERY and I do this the same. It was great to see the recipe online with the calories attached. I leave out the added sugar as well, I like the cranberry, apple, cinnamon and clove flavor as is. - 1/8/19


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    I have done something like this in a percolator and enjoyed. - 1/8/19


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    Good
    good - 1/2/19


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    Good
    good - 12/25/18


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    Great idea - 12/25/18


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    Very Good
    Very good I enjoyed it! - 12/21/18


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    Delicious and I don't use the sugar. - 12/21/18


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    Lots of sugar... I will pass on this. - 12/21/18


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    I’ll get lo cal cranberry and apple juice. Also need some Splenda brown sugar. - 12/21/18


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    thanks - 12/21/18


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    will be making xmas eve...can't wait!!!! - 12/21/18


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    I need this right now...it's cold outside. - 12/21/18


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    Might be a nice change this year. - 12/21/18


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    Made mine sugar free - 12/21/18


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    Incredible!
    enjoyed this - 12/21/18


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    O.K.
    Using alternative sweeteners will help this, plus, you don’t drink this often anyway...... - 12/21/18


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    Thanks for sharing this recipe. - 2/27/18


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    Incredible!
    WONDERFUL!! I put it in a slow cooker and just left it on low. Gave a wonderful fragrance to the house. Didn't use any sugar at all. Just No sugar added Apple juice and cranberry juice with the cinnamon and cloves. I had brown sugar on hand for anyone who wanted to sweeten it. WILL make again! - 1/8/18


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    Incredible!
    Love this, but use unsweetened juices and stevia, not brown sugar. Yummy! - 12/28/17


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    nice - 12/22/17


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    Incredible!
    This was really good. I use honey don't like substitute fake sugar. It's not good for you. - 12/21/17


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    I will use sugar free juices and Splenda brown sugar blend to lower the sugar content. This sounds yummy for Christmas morning. - 12/21/17


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    This is one I use when I need a warm drink. Very good but I don't use as much sugar. - 12/21/17


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    yummy - 12/21/17


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    Very Good
    This is yummy. - 12/21/17


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    I serve this on CHRISTMAS EVE WHEN WE ARE ALL SITTING AROUND THE TREE - 12/21/17


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    yummy - 12/21/17


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    Good
    This is ok. could use some improvements. - 12/21/17


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    No sugar added for me either, and it's delicious. - 12/21/17


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    Totally delicious, though not low cal. It's a pretty standard punch, my father would have added brandy. - 12/21/17


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    I used sugar free juices and added Splenda and it was fine. - 12/21/17


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    yummy - 12/21/17


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    Incredible!
    Love making this warm cranberry cider During the holidays! - 12/21/17


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    Incredible!
    nice. - 12/21/17


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    Incredible!
    Love making this warm cranberry cider during the holiday season! Delicious! - 12/21/17


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    Good - 12/21/17


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    Good
    Yummy - 12/21/17


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    Incredible!
    I enjoy this but use artificial sweeteners. It's a nice holiday treat. - 12/21/17


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    A new Christmas treat! - 12/21/17


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    this is good but I do not add sugar at all - 12/21/17


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    Incredible!
    Made this at our Christmas party at church and it was a hit. - 12/21/17


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    It tastes good and makes the house smell wonderful when making it. - 12/21/17


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    O.K.
    It's sweet enough with out the sugar. Don't like the clove either
    I don't drink my calories... but the grand kids enjoyed it ....once a year
    - 12/21/17


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    Incredible!
    Walnuts contain twice as many antioxidants as peanuts, almonds, pecans, and pistachios. - 5/6/17


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    Good
    Maybe I misunderstood the ingredients. I used 100% cranberry juice and 100% apple juice, no sugar added.(I cannot process artificial sweeteners.) I thought the apple juice would sweeten the drink enough but it did not. I used 2 cups of brown sugar to make the cider sweet enough to be tolerable. - 12/25/15


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    Bad
    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This is way too sweet. Cranberry juice already has a lot of added sugar. It's so sweet, I usually dilute it with water to cut the sweetness, and apple juice is also very sweet. I would never add more sugar fruit juices. - 12/21/15


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    0 of 28 people found this review helpful
    Don't like cranberry. - 12/24/13