Hot Apple Cider Punch
(from cokerlj’s recipe box)
Looked at several hot Apple cider recipes, took what flavors I liked and came up with this combination. Even my grand kids liked it at room temp.
Source: Linda Coker
Categories: Beverages, Christmas
Ingredients
- 1 quart bottled apple cider
- 1 quart cranberry juice (I used Diet cranberry juice.)
- Cinnamon sticks as needed
- 1 scant tablespoon whole cloves
- 2 each 1/2 inch slices fresh ginger
- Orange slices as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- Apple slices as needed (I probably won’t use any Apple slices the next time I make.)
Directions
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Combine Apple cider and cranberry juice in a smaller crockpot turned on high.
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Add about 3-4 large cinnamon sticks.
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In a coffee filter I rolled and tied up the cloves and ginger slices and tossed into the mixture.
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I sliced two thick slices of a large orange and floated on top.
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Added the 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice.
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Bring to a boil on high, turn to low and steep for 4-6 hours. I added more Apple cider and cranberry juice as needed. I did this the day before, removed the cinnamon sticks, package of spices and orange slices and stored in refrigerator over night.
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If you are having a party later in the evening, there is no need to store in fridge. Just add fresh pieces of orange and a couple sticks of fresh cinnamon just prior to serving.