Blushing Cranberry Cider Recipes

BLUSHING CRANBERRY CIDER

Steps:

• Remove two, 3-inch-long strips of peel from the orange and set aside until needed.
• Next juice and strain the orange.
• To a medium pot, add the orange, pineapple and cranberry juices, orange peel, cinnamon sticks, ginger, allspice and cloves.
• Make sure to sample and add the sugar if desired.
• Heat over medium-high heat until it starts to simmer, then reduce the heat to low and continue to simmer 30 - 45 minutes.
• Strain the cider, pour into warm mugs, add orange slices and serve immediately.

MULLED CRANBERRY CIDER

Steps:

• Pour juices into a large saucepan; stir in sugar. Tie spices in a cheesecloth bag; add to juice mixture (Or place loose spices in saucepan and strain before serving.) Cover and simmer for 1 hour; remove spice bag.

HOT CRANBERRY CIDER

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large kettle; bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove cloves and cinnamon stick. Serve warm.

HOT SPICED CRANBERRY CIDER

Steps:

• In a large pot, combine apple cider, cranberry juice, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves and lemon slices. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove cinnamon, cloves, and lemon slices. Serve hot.

BLUSHING CRANBERRY PEARS

Steps:

• Place cranberry juice, sugar, and cinnamon stick into a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, and simmer until the sugar dissolves. Meanwhile, peel the pears, leaving the stem intact.
• Place the pears into the simmering juice and cover. Cook until the pears are tender, turning occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes. Once tender, remove the saucepan from the heat, and set aside to cool to room temperature. Turn the pears a few times as they cool so the color remains even.