Best 12 Warm Cider Cranberry Punch Recipes

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Delight your taste buds with a warm and inviting Warm Cider Cranberry Punch, perfect for festive gatherings or cozy nights in. This non-alcoholic beverage combines the sweet tartness of cranberries with the aromatic spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, creating a symphony of flavors that will transport you to a winter wonderland. Served warm, this punch offers a comforting and flavorful experience, while the optional garnish of fresh cranberries and cinnamon sticks adds a touch of elegance and charm.

Accompanying the Warm Cider Cranberry Punch recipe are two additional variations to tantalize your taste buds. The Sparkling Cranberry Punch introduces a touch of effervescence with the addition of sparkling water, creating a refreshing and bubbly treat. For those who prefer a non-alcoholic mulled cider, the Mulled Cider recipe offers a delightful blend of apple cider, orange zest, and mulling spices, delivering a warm and aromatic beverage that embodies the essence of the holiday season.

Whether you're hosting a holiday party, enjoying a cozy evening by the fire, or simply craving a delicious and festive drink, these recipes provide the perfect solution. With their ease of preparation and captivating flavors, they are sure to become cherished favorites in your recipe collection.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

HOT CRANBERRY CIDER



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Adding colorful appeal to a wintertime meal is a easy-just turn to this tasty cider. The cranberry juice gives it lots of flavor, too. -Anna Mary Beiler, Strasburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 25-30 servings (1 gallon).

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 quarts unsweetened apple juice or cider
1 quart cranberry juice
2 to 3 whole cloves
1 cinnamon sticks (3-1/2 inches)

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.

Nutrition Facts :

HOT CRANBERRY PUNCH



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With its spicy ingredients, this thirst-quencher packs a hearty harvest punch. Notes June Formanek of Belle Plaine, Iowa, "The beverage is a cinch to brew for a crowd. And whatever is left can be saved and reheated later."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 18-22 servings (about 1 gallon).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bottle (64 ounces) cranberry juice
4 cups water
3-1/2 cups pineapple juice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon red food coloring, optional
2 cinnamon sticks (3-1/2 inches), broken
1 tablespoon whole cloves
1 tablespoon whole allspice

Steps:

  • In a 24-cup percolator, combine cranberry juice, water, pineapple juice, brown sugar and food coloring if desired. Place the cinnamon sticks, cloves and allspice in percolator basket; cover and begin perking. When cycle is complete, discard contents of basket. Serve the punch warm.

Nutrition Facts :

CRANBERRY-APPLE CIDER PUNCH



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Add gingery twist to fruit punch made with cranberry juice and apple cider - an easy drink that's ready in just five minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Beverage

Time 5m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups apple cider, chilled
2 cups cranberry juice cocktail, chilled
2 cups ginger ale, chilled
1 can (12 oz) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
Frozen cranberries, if desired
Orange peel curls, if desired

Steps:

  • In 4-quart container, stir together cider, cranberry juice, ginger ale and orange juice concentrate. Refrigerate until serving time.
  • Just before serving, pour punch into punch bowl. Garnish with cranberries and orange peel curls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 8 mg

FRESH CRANBERRY PUNCH



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One of the best things about holiday cooking is the aromas that drift through the whole house! To me, it wouldn't be Christmas without the tang of oranges, cinnamon and cloves in the air-just what you'll smell as this fresh cranberry punch is simmering. To get the brightest red color in your punch, be sure to pick out the reddest of the fresh berries as you clean them.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 25 1/2-cup servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
3-1/2 quarts water
12 whole cloves
4 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
3/4 cup orange juice
2/3 cup lemon juice
2 cups sugar

Steps:

  • In Dutch oven or large kettle, combine cranberries, water, cloves and cinnamon. Bring to boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer 12-15 minutes. Strain cooked juice through fine sieve or cheese cloth, squeezing gently. , To strained juice, add orange juice, lemon juice and sugar; stir until sugar is dissolved. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

HOT CRANBERRY-APPLE CIDER



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Warm up with a mug of our delicious cider made with cranberry juice, apple cider, brown sugar and cinnamon. For an adult version, add some spiced rum or cinnamon schnapps!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Beverage

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 quarts apple cider
1 1/2 quarts cranberry juice (not cocktail, no sugar added)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
4 sticks cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons whole cloves
Spiced rum or cinnamon schnapps, if desired
1 orange, thinly sliced

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 10 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 0 g

HOT CIDER PUNCH



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A spicy blend of apple, pineapple, and cranberry juices, this hot punch seasoned with cinnamon sticks, cloves, and allspice makes a perfect holiday beverage.

Provided by cookbooksbyjeanninedotcom

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Punch Recipes     Non-Alcoholic Punch Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups apple juice
2 ½ cups unsweetened pineapple juice
2 cups cranberry juice
¼ cup brown sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
2 teaspoons whole cloves
2 teaspoons ground allspice

Steps:

  • Stir the apple juice, pineapple juice, and cranberry juice together with the brown sugar in a large pan. Place the cinnamon sticks, cloves, and ground allspice into a large teaball or cheesecloth bag. Place the spice bag into the pan with the juice mixture. Heat the juice mixture over medium-high heat about 10 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 5.2 mg, Sugar 17.1 g

HOT CRANBERRY CIDER PUNCH



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Cobbled together from several favorite Epicurus.com recipes, this is the absolute epitome of a Winter Holiday Punch. Simmered in a crockpot (after being strained), this will warm your guests heart and soul.

Provided by Lizzymommy

Categories     Punch Beverage

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups cranberry juice (32 oz bottle)
4 cups apple cider
1 (12 ounce) can apricot nectar
2 cinnamon sticks
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon whole allspice
4 cloves, whole
1/4 inch piece peeled fresh ginger, thinly sliced
3 slices orange peel
3 slices lemon peel
2 -6 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup rum
4 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • In large pan combine cranberry juice, cider, nectar, spices, orange and lemon peel.
  • Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered 20-30 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, strain through a fine-mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth.
  • Taste punch and sweeten accordingly. Apple Cider and Cranberry Juice vary greatly in sweetness - you may need no sugar, or you may need a little more than listed.
  • Add rum and butter, stirring until butter melts. Or, if having a non-alcoholic alternative is desirable, hold off on adding the rum to the entire punch and add 1 to 2 tbsp of rum to each mug, then fill to the rim with hot punch.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.3, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 72.9, Carbohydrate 27.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 24.9, Protein 0.3

CRANBERRY-ORANGE PUNCH WITH APPLE CIDER



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Perfect for Christmas, this festive cranberry punch is made with apple cider, fresh cranberries, and orange slices. For garnish, gently tie orange rind strips around cinnamon sticks and place in individual cups.

Provided by chefcatie

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Punch Recipes     Non-Alcoholic Punch Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
24 whole cloves
1 teaspoon whole allspice berries
cheesecloth
kitchen string
2 quarts apple cider
3 cups fresh cranberries
2 cups water
1 medium orange, sliced

Steps:

  • Place cinnamon sticks, cloves, and allspice berries in the center of a small piece of cheesecloth. Bring the ends of the cheesecloth together and tie securely with kitchen string. Place spice bag in a large Dutch oven. Add apple cider, cranberries, water, and orange slices to the Dutch oven.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove and discard spice bag and orange slices. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 30.7 mg, Sugar 25.7 g

WARM CHRISTMAS PUNCH



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Red Hot candies add rich color and spiciness to this festive punch, and the cranberry juice gives it a little tang. Our children always request it for December brunches. —Julie Sterchi, Campbellsville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h5m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 bottle (32 ounces) cranberry juice
5 cans (6 ounces each) unsweetened pineapple juice
1/3 cup Red Hots
1 cinnamon stick (3-1/2 inches)
Optional: Sugared cranberries or additional cinnamon sticks

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

HOT CRANBERRY CITRUS PUNCH



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This tart punch warms you on a cold winter's night. I always serve it for Christmas Eve dinner. The longer it cooks, the better it tastes!

Provided by CHESSETTE

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Punch Recipes     Non-Alcoholic Punch Recipes

Time 6h10m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 quarts cranberry juice cocktail
3 cups orange juice
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 pinch salt
2 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks

Steps:

  • In a 4 quart or larger slow cooker, combine the cranberry juice, orange juice, white sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, salt and cinnamon sticks. Stir to dissolve sugar. Cook on High for 4 to 6 hours. Turn heat to Low and keep warm for serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 11 mg, Sugar 20.3 g

WARM SPICED CIDER PUNCH



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This is a nice warm-up punch. I like to serve it when there is a nip in the air. The aroma of the apple cider, orange juice and spices is wonderful as the punch simmers in the slow cooker. -Susan Smith, Forest, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 4h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups apple cider or unsweetened apple juice
2-1/4 cups water
1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3 whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
Orange slices and additional cinnamon sticks, optional

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the apple cider, water, orange juice concentrate, nutmeg and ginger. Place cloves and cinnamon sticks on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Place bag in slow cooker. , Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until heated through. Remove and discard spice bag. Garnish with orange slices and additional cinnamon sticks if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 14mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

HOT SPICED CRANBERRY CIDER



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Make some memories with the aromas of cinnamon, clove and lemon, mingled with hot apple cranberry cider. If desired, float a fresh lemon slice in each cup.

Provided by Michele O'Sullivan

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cider Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 25

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 quarts apple cider
6 cups cranberry juice
¼ cup packed brown sugar
4 cinnamon sticks
1 ½ teaspoons whole cloves
1 lemon, thinly sliced

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 4.6 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries. Fresh cranberries have a brighter, tarter flavor than frozen cranberries. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries, but thaw them completely before using.
  • Simmer the spices. Simmering the spices in the apple cider helps to infuse the cider with their flavor. Be sure to use whole spices, not ground spices, for the best flavor.
  • Let the punch cool slightly before serving. This will help to prevent the punch from being too hot to drink.
  • Garnish with fresh cranberries and orange slices. This will add a festive touch to your punch.

Conclusion:

Warm cider cranberry punch is a delicious and festive holiday drink. It's easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you're looking for a warm and comforting drink to serve at your holiday party, give warm cider cranberry punch a try.

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