As the weather begins to get chilly here in Indiana, I’m always looking for a warm drink, a good book and fuzzy blanket. From about mid October all the way through the holidays, we enjoy this Warm Spiced Cranberry Cider.
While recently looking through my Mom’s recipes with Doug, we came across this one and I was reminded of when my Mom made this delicious drink for the crowd while camping. We would gather around the bonfire, as she dipped the cider from the big pot for us. If we were lucky she would add a big dollop of whipped cream to the top.
All the flavors just scream Fall to me. With the added cranberry sauce and pineapple juice, it gives it an extra zip. You could even add a little cinnamon schnapps for the adult crowd if you like, perhaps for a Tailgating or Football Party.
We served the Hot Spiced Cranberry Cider in Mason Jar Mugs with whipped cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar and a thinly sliced apple for garnish. The recipe serves about 8 (1 1/2 cups) mugs, but you can easily double the recipe or serve in smaller mugs if you are serving the cider for a party.
Warm Spiced Cranberry Cider
Serve this Hot Spiced Cranberry Cider at your next Tailgate Party or Fall Get-together. Recipe from PocketChangeGourmet.com
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 4 cups water {divided in half}
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons whole cloves
- 1 tablespoon allspice
- 3–4 sticks of cinnamon
- 1 large can pineapple juice
- 2 cans jellied cranberry sauce
- 4 cups apple cider
Instructions
- In a large pot, simmer brown sugar and 2 cups water
- Place spices in a bag or place in pot
- Simmer for 10 minutes then bring to boil
- Add pineapple juice
- Blend cranberry sauce into 2 cups of water and add to mixture
- Simmer for 15 minutes
- If you don’t add the spices to a bag, you will need to strain the liquid
- Add Apple Cider just before serving
- Serve with fresh whipping cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon
Notes
Keep warm in the Slow Cooker on low
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
Mark is a self-taught cook specializing in Asian cuisine. Mark’s passion for food began at a young age when his parents finally allowed him to attempt cooking. Since then, he’s found himself experimenting in the kitchen, watching cooking shows, and reading food blogs. Mark lives in Toronto, Canada, where he works as a restaurant chef.
looks delicious!!!
Living in chilly northern cali, I love hot beverages, and spicy is even better. I would love for you to share this and more at Bacon Time. The linky runs fri-monday, hope to see you guys there.
Sounds amazing!
Oh my, this looks so yummy! Thanks for sharing…
sounds like a yummy winter drink!
I could use this lovely concoction right now! Love the ingredients and I can hardly wait to try it. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much for stopping by Susan! Thrilled you like the Cranberry Cider!
~Liz
Pinning this for sure! I’m going on our annual Thanksgiving camping trip next weekend with my cousins and parents and I bet this would be huge hit! Better than hot cocoa! I’d love it it you’d link it up at Worthwhile Wednesdays Link Party!
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Allie (www.craftyallieblog.com)
That sounds like a lot of fun! Thanks for stopping by Allie!
~Liz
Oh my! This sounds and looks wonderful!! Thanks for sharing with us. 🙂
XOXO
Thanks so much for stopping by! So glad you like the Cranberry Cider!
~Liz
I’ve never made a warm drink with pineapple juice and cranberry jelly. I’ll have to try this. Pinned.
Thanks so much for stopping by Erlene! So glad you like the Cranberry Cider!
~Liz
This sounds perfectly fall and delicious. Thank you for sharing with us at #HomeMatterParty. We would love you to have you again next week.
Thanks so much Sahana!
~Liz