Hot Cranberry Tea

35 Reviews

Cook: 1 hr 30 min
Ready In: 1 hr 30 min

“A sentimental favorite. My mother and I made it when I was 7 and it's been a part of our holiday tradition ever since. A fun recipe to make with the kids. A slow cooker will keep it warm while serving.” - by TERRAMISU

Ingredients

3 1/2 quarts water
1 (12 ounce) package cranberries
2 cups white sugar
2 oranges, juiced
2 lemons, juiced
12 whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks

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Original recipe yields 14 (8 ounce) servings

Directions

In a large pot, combine water and cranberries. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Add sugar, orange juice, lemon juice, cloves and cinnamon sticks. Cover, and steep for 1 hour.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (14 total)

Calories
140 cal
7%

Fat
0.2 g
< 1%

Carbs
36.8 g
12%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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CHRISTMASCOFFEE

Dec. 7, 2003

"Easy to make and very tasty. A nice change from drinking coffee all night! It was a little to sweet for my taste, so I will cut back on the sugar the next time I make this. I added club soda to my sec..." See moreond cup and it added a nice fizziness and helped cut the sweetness. Defintely a keeper."

KIMAR

Dec. 7, 2003

"Delicious! Is a beautiful rosey color which is very attractive! I strained the leftovers and refrigerated it. Delicious cold, and I think the flavor of the spices came through a little better the 2n..." See mored day. A keeper!!"

KEOKIFAM

Dec. 7, 2003

"The flavors in this "tea" are just wonderful, not too sweet, not too tart. Perfect for sipping by the fire with your family on cold winter evenings. My family already loves it, and wants it part of ou..." See morer winter traditions."

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