Hot Spicy Cranberry Warmers Food

HOT SPICED CRANBERRY DRINK

Steps:

• In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine water, sugar and juices; stir until sugar is dissolved. If desired, place cloves in a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Add spice bag and Red Hots to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for until heated through, 2-3 hours. Before serving, discard spice bag and stir punch.

HOT CRANBERRY-APPLE CIDER

Steps:

• In 4-quart saucepan, mix all ingredients. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 15 minutes. Strain.
• Pour into stemmed mugs and add a shot of spiced rum or cinnamon schnapps if desired.
• Garnish with fresh orange slices. Serve hot.

HOT CRANBERRY JUICE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan heat cranberry juice with sliced orange, cloves, cinnamon - do not boil. Remove cloves. Pour hot cranberry juice over honey and a little lemon juice in 4 mugs.

HOT CRANBERRY SANGRIA

Steps:

• Heat all ingredients in a saucepan on medium low heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved.
• When liquid is hot but not boiling, remove from heat.
• Let sit 5 minutes, then strain through a fine sieve, reserving fruit.
• Pour liquid into mugs or heat resistant glasses, adding reserved fruit for garnish.
• (Filled with fruit and infused with warm spices, this drink is just as comforting served without the red wine).

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.

WARM CHRISTMAS PUNCH

Steps:

• In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine juices, Red Hots and cinnamon stick. Cover and cook on low for 2-4 hours or until heated through and candies are dissolved., Discard cinnamon stick before serving. Serve with sugared cranberries and additional cinnamon sticks if desired.

HOT & SPICY CRANBERRY WARMERS

Steps:

• EASY Combine cranberries, water, cloves and cinnamon in a large pot; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat; simmer 12-15 minutes. Strain liquid through double-thickness of cheesecloth or a fine seive, pressing the berries to remove all juices. Add citrus juices and sugar; stir until sugar is dissolved. Serve hot with cinnamon stick and rum (for the adults). EASIER Contain cloves and allspice in a teaball. Place spices and cider in a large saucepan. Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir in sugar and simmer for 5 minutes. Add cranberry juice and heat to simmering temperature. Serve hot in mugs. Garnish with cinnamon sticks, if desired or rum (for the adults).