Cranberry Spiced Cider

(makes 8 servings)

Ingredients:

• 4 whole cloves
  
  


• 4 whole allspice
  
  


• 5 cups apple cider (non-alcoholic)
  
  


• 3 cups cranberry juice
  
  


• 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
  
  


• ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
  
  


• 2 star anise
  
  


• 3-4 orange slices
  
  

Preparation:

• Place cloves, allspice, cinnamon sticks and star anise in a cheesecloth square and tie ends together.
  
  


• Combine spice bag, apple cider, orange slices, cranberry juice and brown sugar in a large saucepan. 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.
  
  

Make 8 Servings:

Weight loss recipes Amount Per Serving (1 cup (265 g)): 149 Calories, 1 g Protein, 38 g carbohydrates, 0 g Dietary Fiber, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 8 mg sodium