(makes 8 servings)
Ingredients:
- 4 whole cloves
- 4 whole allspice
- 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
- 2 star anise
- 5 cups apple cider (non-alcoholic)
- 3 cups cranberry juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3-4 orange slices
Directions:
- Place cloves, allspice, cinnamon sticks and star anise in a cheesecloth square and tie ends together.
- In a large saucepan, combine spice bag, apple cider, cranberry juice, brown sugar and orange slices. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer, covered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and let stand for 30 minutes.
- Discard spice bag and orange slices then pour into mugs.
Nutrition Facts per serving (1 cup or 265 grams):
149 calories, 3 calories from fat, 0 gram fat, 0 grams saturated fat, 0 milligrams cholesterol, 8 milligrams sodium, 38 grams carbohydrates, 0 grams dietary fiber, 7 grams sugars, 1 grams protein, 0% Vitamin A, 20% Vitamin C,
4% Calcium, 4% Iron.
