Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 5 cups spiced apple cider
  • 3 cups cranberry fruit juice cocktail ((see note below))
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • additional fresh cranberries and cinnamon sticks (, for serving)

Instruction

  • Pour the spiced apple cider and cranberry juice into a large saucepan.
  • Add in the fresh cranberries, brown sugar, honey, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and vanilla extract and whisk to combine.
  • Stir together, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  • Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes. The cranberries will pop and wilt during the cooking process.
  • Strain the cider with a wire mesh strainer to get rid of the cooked cranberries, cinnamon sticks, and cloves.
  • Pour into glasses. Garnish with additional fresh cranberries and cinnamon sticks, if desired.
  • Serve warm or cold and enjoy.