Other berries such as raspberries, boysenberries
or strawberries may be substituted for the blackberries in this
reduced calorie spiced ciderl
Spiced Blackberry-Cranberry
Cider
- 4 cups apple cider
- 2 cups unsweetened cranberry juice or
cranberry juice blend
- 2 cups frozen or fresh unsweetened
blackberries
- 1/2 teaspoon whole allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 packets artificial sweetener
- About 1 cup hot water
- In a large saucepan, combine apple cider,
cranberry juice, blackberries, and spices. Slowly bring the mixture
to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and strain to remove
seeds. Add hot water to taste (about 1 cup) and the sweetener;
stir to mix well.
- Serve hot in mugs.
Makes 10 servings.
Nutrition Information Per Serving (6-ounces):
88 calories, 0 g fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 0 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate.
Food Exchanges: 1 1/2 fruit.
