Mulled Cranberry Cider

You family and guests will fall in love with this traditional cranberry cider.

From Like Grandma Used to Make

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Cider was a favorite of early American settlers. It was often served mulled, which means heated with sugar and spices. The children enjoyed theirs fresh, or "sweet," while the adults drank "hard," or fermented, cider.
You Will Need
8 cups (2 quarts) cranberry juice cocktail
3 cups frozen unsweetened red raspberries, thawed and slightly mashed
6 cinnamon sticks, each 3 inches long
1 1/2 teaspoons whole cloves
1 vanilla bean, split
4 cups (1 quart) apple cider, at room temperature

What to Do
1. In a large saucepan, bring the cranberry juice, raspberries, cinnamon sticks, cloves and vanilla bean to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.

2. Strain through a tea strainer or a sieve lined with 100% cotton cheesecloth into a large heatproof pitcher. Carefully pour in cider. Stir gently.

Makes: twelve 8-ounce servings

Per serving: Calories 377, Total Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 15 g, Protein 2 g, Carbohydrates 59 g, Fiber 2 g, Sodium 211 mg, Cholesterol 0 mg