Merry Christmas Brew

Cook: 20 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A warm, festive spiced apple beverage infused with cinnamon, cloves, and citrus slices, perfect for holiday gatherings and spreading Christmas cheer.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon whole cloves
  • 2 quarts apple juice
  • 1 orange, thinly sliced
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon whole allspice
  • 2 sticks cinnamon
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  1. Combine brown sugar, salt, whole cloves, allspice, cinnamon sticks, and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Combine apple juice with orange and lemon slices in a large saucepan.
  4. Heat gently.
  5. Strain the hot spice liquid into the apple juice with fruit slices.
  6. Serve warm.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

389 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.8g 10% DV
Total Fat 12.3g 16% DV
Carbs 82.8g 30% DV
Fiber 14.3g 51% DV
Sugar 36.2g 72% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9865mg 100% DV
Potassium 822.3mg 17% DV
Cholesterol 1.3mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 10.3mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 27.5mg 31% DV
Calcium 418.5mg 32% DV
Iron 7.5mg 42% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal Low-fat

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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