Mulled Cranberry Cider

This festive cider makes a welcome non-alcoholic addition to any holiday menu. (Jennifer McGruther)

Deeply fragrant with citrus and sweet spices, this cranberry cider acts like a non-alcoholic version of mulled wine. When you simmer it on the stove, it perfumes your home with the deep aroma of ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves.

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Makes 16 cups

• 8 cups unsweetened cranberry juice
• 8 cups soft apple cider
• 2 medium oranges, sliced in rounds
• 1 (2-inch) knob ginger, sliced in half
• 3 bay leaves
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 4 star anise pods
• 3 tablespoons cardamom pods
• 2 tablespoons coriander seed
• 1 teaspoon whole cloves

Pour the cranberry juice and apple cider into a Dutch oven or stock pot, and then bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Immediately turn the heat down to low, then drop the remaining ingredients into the juice. Simmer for 45 minutes, and strain before serving.