Best 5 Cranberry Glogg Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of Swedish Christmas with our curated collection of traditional and modern glögg recipes. From the classic red wine-based glögg to creative variations like white wine glögg, non-alcoholic glögg, and even a vegan-friendly option, there's something for every palate and preference.

Get ready to warm up your winter gatherings with these aromatic and flavorful beverages. Savor the delightful blend of spices, citrus, and almonds that define this iconic Scandinavian drink. Whether you prefer a traditional taste or a contemporary twist, our recipes offer a range of options to suit your festive occasion.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY GLOGG



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Winter's a perfect time to cozy up with a hot drink-and this glogg is our family favorite. It's heady with spices and full of cranberry flavor.-June Lindquist, Hammond, WI

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups cranberry juice
2 cups ruby port wine or grape juice
1 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup sugar
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
4 cardamom pods, crushed
6 whole cloves
Additional cinnamon sticks, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the cranberry juice, wine, raisins and sugar. Place the cinnamon, cardamom and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Add to the pan., Bring just to a simmer (do not boil). Reduce heat; simmer gently, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until flavors are blended. Discard spice bag. Serve warm in mugs with additional cinnamon if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 12mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

OLD-FASHIONED SWEDISH GLOGG



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My grandfather brought this recipe over from Sweden in 1921. We still use it today. God Jul.

Provided by Judy

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Drinks

Time 1h45m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 (750 milliliter) bottles port wine
1 (750 milliliter) bottle 100 proof bourbon whiskey
1 (750 milliliter) bottle white rum
3 whole cardamom pods, cracked
1 small cinnamon stick
4 whole cloves
1 (3 inch) strip of orange peel
1 (8 inch) square of cheesecloth
¾ cup white sugar
1 (15 ounce) package dark raisins
1 (6 ounce) package blanched slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Heat the port wine over medium heat until just below the simmer point in a large stockpot with a lid. Add bourbon and rum, and bring back to just below simmering. Save the bottles and their caps for storing leftover glogg.
  • While the wine and liquors are heating, place the cardamom, cinnamon stick, cloves, and orange peel onto the center of the square of cheesecloth. Gather together the edges of the cheesecloth, and tie with kitchen twine to secure.
  • When mixture is very hot but not boiling, carefully light it with a long-handled match. Wearing a heatproof cooking mitt, carefully pour the sugar into the flames, and let the mixture burn for 1 minute. Put the lid on the stockpot to extinguish the flames, and turn off the heat. Let the mixture cool, covered, for about 10 minutes; add the cheesecloth bundle of spices and the raisins and almonds to the warm wine mixture and let it cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
  • Strain the cooled glogg and reserve the raisins and almonds.
  • To store, pour strained glogg into the bottles, recap, and keep upright in a cool dark place for up to 1 year. Refrigerate the steeped raisins and almonds in a covered bowl or jar for up to 1 year.
  • To serve, pour glogg into a saucepan and warm over low-medium heat until hot but not simmering, about 5 minutes. Ladle 3 ounces of warmed glogg into a small coffee cup or small Swedish-style glogg mug, and garnish each serving with a few reserved raisins and almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 4.4 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

HOT CRANBERRY GLOGG



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This is a nice, easy glogg recipe that's not too heavy on the alcohol. I like to serve this on Christmas Eve.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Beverages

Time 25m

Yield 7 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups cranberry-apple juice
2 cups dry red wine
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
1 whole cinnamon stick
3 whole cardamom pods, lightly crushed
4 whole cloves
1 slice orange, thin unpeeled
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup whole blanched almond

Steps:

  • In a glass or stainless steel bowl, combine juice, wine, sugar, water, cinnamon, cardamom and cloves (at this point, you can cover and refrigerate it until you need it).
  • Warm glögg in a pan over medium heat just until heated through- don't boil or the alcohol will boil off and then it's no fun.
  • Float orange slice on top.
  • To serve, keep warm over a candle or on an electric warming tray.
  • Ladle into cups, adding raisins and almonds to individual servings.
  • To make non-alcoholic, omit sugar and water and use 2 cups more cranberry-apple juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.4, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 10, Carbohydrate 55.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 48.8, Protein 2.6

CRANBERRY GLOP



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My family fights over this great Thanksgiving side dish that was first brought to our table by my Aunt Joan more than ten years ago. It's the only thing I've found that will convert even the most die-hard canned cranberry eater to a fresh berry advocate.

Provided by BRITTM

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups fresh cranberries
3 cups coarsely chopped, peeled apples
¾ cup white sugar
1 cup rolled oats
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup chopped pecans
½ cup dark brown sugar
½ cup butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 3 quart casserole dish.
  • In a medium bowl, toss together the cranberries, apples and white sugar. Pour into the prepared casserole. Mix together the oats, flour, pecans and brown sugar in the same bowl. Spread evenly over the fruit in the dish. Pinch off small pieces of butter and arrange them on top of the oat mixture.
  • Bake, covered, for 50 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove the lid and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the top is toasted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 57.4 mg, Sugar 22.8 g

CRANBERRY ORANGE GLOGG



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Make and share this Cranberry Orange Glogg recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JelsMom

Categories     Beverages

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups cranberry wine
1 1/2 cups orange juice
6 -8 star anise, tips
4 cardamom pods
2 cinnamon sticks
2 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons dried cranberries
cinnamon stick
orange slice

Steps:

  • Combine wine, orange juice, star anise, cardamom, 2 cinnamon sticks, honey and dried cranberries in large saucepan.
  • Bring to low simmer, cover & cook 5 minutes.
  • Turn off heat and let steep 1 hours.
  • Strain liquid and return to saucepan.
  • Reheat just before serving.
  • Garnish w/ cinnamon stick and orange slice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 37.9, Fat 0.1, Sodium 0.7, Carbohydrate 9.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 8.3, Protein 0.3

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries. Fresh cranberries have a brighter, tarter flavor than frozen or dried cranberries. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen or dried cranberries, but the flavor will be less intense.
  • Choose a good quality red wine. The wine you use will make a big difference in the flavor of the glögg. Choose a red wine that is full-bodied and fruity, such as a Cabernet Sauvignon or a Merlot. Avoid using a wine that is too sweet or too tannic.
  • Don't boil the glögg. Boiling the glögg will ruin the flavor. Bring it to a simmer over low heat and then remove it from the heat. Let it cool slightly before serving.
  • Serve the glögg warm. Glögg is traditionally served warm, but you can also serve it cold. If you're serving it cold, chill it for at least 2 hours before serving.
  • Garnish the glögg with your favorite toppings. Popular toppings for glögg include raisins, almonds, and whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Glögg is a delicious and festive drink that is perfect for the holiday season. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. So gather your friends and family, and enjoy a glass of glögg together!

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