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Blackberry Hot Cider
Blackberry Hot Cider
Blackberry Hot Cider
  • Prep Time:
    8 minutes
  • Cook Time:
    15 to 20 minutes
  • Serves:
    6
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Description

To celebrate the holiday season with family and friends, mix up a batch of warm blackberry cider then garnish with fresh blackberries, cinnamon sticks and oranges for a festive touch.

  • 1 Container (64 ounces) purchased apple cider
  • 1 Package (6 ounces) Driscoll's Blackberries
  • 6 cinnamon sticks
  • 7 round slices of unpeeled orange, divided
  • 1/2 Tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 2 star anise
  1. SET ASIDE six blackberries from package.
  2. COMBINE apple cider, remaining blackberries, 4 orange slices, ground cinnamon, and star anise in a large saucepot.
  3. HEAT cider mixture over medium-high heat just until it begins to boil, stirring occasionally.
  4. REDUCE HEAT to medium.
  5. SIMMER cider mixture until blackberries begin to lose color.
  6. STRAIN cider mixture through a strainer and DISCARD solids.
  7. POUR cider into 6 glasses.
  8. CUT remaining orange slices in half.
  9. GARNISH glasses with an orange slice, a blackberry, and a cinnamon stick.
  10. SERVE blackberry cider hot or chilled.
Calories 186.72
Total Fat 0.27 g
Saturated Fat 0.01 g
Cholesterol 0.00 mg
Sodium 35.05 mg
Total Carbohydrates 46.22 g
Dietary Fiber 2.80 g
Protein 0.76 g