Holiday Spiced Fruit Punch
Warm up your holiday gatherings with this irresistibly aromatic Holiday Spiced Fruit Punch, a festive blend of seasonal flavors that’s perfect for entertaining. This easy punch combines soothing apple cider, tangy cranberry juice, and vibrant orange juice with the deep, cozy spices of cinnamon, cloves, and star anise, simmered to perfection. Orange slices and optional fresh cranberries add a beautifully decorative touch, making it as delightful to serve as it is to sip. With just 10 minutes of prep and easily customizable sweetness, this holiday punch is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, ideal for everything from family dinners to holiday parties. Serve it warm in mugs for the perfect winter drink that will fill your home with the comforting scent of the season!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups apple cider
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional)
- 3 pieces cinnamon sticks
- 6 pieces whole cloves
- 2 pieces star anise
- 6 slices orange slices
- 0.5 cup fresh cranberries (optional garnish)
Directions
Step 1
In a large pot, combine apple cider, cranberry juice, orange juice, and water.
Step 2
Add brown sugar, if desired, and stir to dissolve.
Step 3
Add the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, and orange slices to the pot.
Step 4
Place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to low and allow the punch to simmer for about 20 minutes to let the flavors meld together. Stir occasionally.
Step 6
Strain out the spices and orange slices using a fine-mesh sieve, if desired, or leave them in for visual appeal.
Step 7
Serve the punch warm in mugs or heat-resistant glasses. Garnish with fresh cranberries or a slice of orange if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2076.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 906.3 |
| Total Fat 5.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 85.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 221.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 159.7g | |
| Protein 5.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 372.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1998.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories