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Fresh Cranberry Spiced Tea

Fresh Cranberry Spiced Tea

Name: Fresh Cranberry Spiced Tea
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 8 h 40 min
Yield: 16 (1 cup) servings
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh or frozen cranberries; 3 quarts cold water; 2 cups orange juice; 2 ⅛ cups pineapple juice; ¼ cup lemon juice; 2 cups white sugar, or to taste; 1 (3 inch) cinnamon stick; 1 teaspoon whole cloves; ½ teaspoon whole allspice berries

Rating: 4.53 stars

17 Ratings
13 Reviews
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A lovely clear red, hot beverage for holiday parties, an afternoon break, for dinner or bedtime as it contains no caffeine. I have been making this for decades and keep it in the fridge all winter. One of my most requested recipes!

By P.Pedd.

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

30 mins

additional:

8 hrs

total:

8 hrs 40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

16 (1 cup) servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 16 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 pound fresh or frozen cranberries
3 quarts cold water
2 cups orange juice
2 ⅛ cups pineapple juice
¼ cup lemon juice
2 cups white sugar, or to taste
1 (3 inch) cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon whole cloves
½ teaspoon whole allspice berries

Directions

Step 1

Place the cranberries and water into a large pot. Bring to a boil and cook just until the berries pop, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand at room temperature until cold, several hours.

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Step 2

Strain out the cranberries and stir the orange juice, pineapple juice, lemon juice and sugar into the liquid. Add the cinnamon stick, whole cloves and allspice berries. Bring to a low boil. It is ready to serve at this point, but it is even better if you allow it to sit overnight.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

144 calories; protein 0.5g; carbohydrates 36.6g; fat 0.2g; sodium 7.3mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (13)

Most helpful positive review

P.Pedd.

11/15/2005

Be sure and strain out the spices and cinnamon stick before serving! I forgot to include this in the directions. Read More

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(23)

Most helpful critical review

janis

02/11/2019

In only used half the sugar called for and it was plenty sweet to me. Read More

17 Ratings

5 star values: 12
4 star values: 3
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 0

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P.Pedd.

11/15/2005

Be sure and strain out the spices and cinnamon stick before serving! I forgot to include this in the directions. Read More

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(23)

tandysioux

12/24/2006

I made this for our company Christmas party. I started it on the stove and then put it in my crockpot to keep it warm. I put the cloves and allspice in a tea infuser so I wouldn't have to strain them out. This is also wonderful cold. I saved the cooked cranberries I strained out and added 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup orange juice and pureed it in my blender. It made a wonderful cranberry sauce. You could add pectin or unflavored gelatin to make it thicker. Read More

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(17)

Kristin Pozniak

11/30/2006

This was delicious! I made it just for me and my little son not a special occasion. So now it's in my fridge and it has been hard to only have one big mug a night! Actually I am sitting at work now with a snow storm on the way wishing I had a thermos of the tea! YUM! Thank you for sharing! Read More

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(8)

Murray

11/30/2008

I just brewed a batch of this wonderful tea. I made the recipe as is - with absolutely no changes - and it is wonderful! I can't believe how flavorful and good it is. This is definitely a keeper. Read More

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(6)

Laura Hayes

12/29/2010

I recommend making this a few days ahead & let it sit in the fridge. It's easy to reheat when you want a mug. i didn't even strain it first left all the cranberries & spices floating in the mix. the flavors meld wonderfully! a winter holiday treat! Read More

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Theresa

12/18/2009

I made this a couple years ago for my Ladies Bible Study group. They absolutely loved it and is now requested at every special occassion! I made as recipe says... sometimes adding a little less sugar but otherwise no changes! Wonderful! Read More

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Shae's Mama

12/09/2008

A wonderful change from mulled apple cider! I basically followed the recipe exactly except added an extra cinnamon stick. Fresh squeezed orange juice is a big plus. Don't forget to stain off the spices at the end before serving. Read More

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Tiffanyg

12/13/2010

This was fantastic! I loved it and will be bringing it to my mom's group next week. Thanks! Read More

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(4)

fourpiesmama

10/25/2008

this was good but a lot of work and fuss for the end result. I don't know if I will make it again but thanks for the recipe. Read More

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(3)

janis

02/11/2019

In only used half the sugar called for and it was plenty sweet to me. Read More

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Fresh Cranberry Spiced Tea

Servings Per Recipe: 16
Calories: 143.5

% Daily Value *

protein: 1 %

carbohydrates: 12 %

dietary fiber: 7 %

sugars:

fat:

vitamin a iu: 2 %

niacin equivalents: 2 %

vitamin b6: 4 %

vitamin c: 41 %

folate: 4 %

calcium: 2 %

iron: 2 %

magnesium: 4 %

potassium: 4 %

sodium:

thiamin: 6 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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P.Pedd.

11/15/2005

Be sure and strain out the spices and cinnamon stick before serving! I forgot to include this in the directions.

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tandysioux

12/24/2006

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Kristin Pozniak

11/30/2006

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Murray

11/30/2008

I just brewed a batch of this wonderful tea. I made the recipe as is - with absolutely no changes - and it is wonderful! I can't believe how flavorful and good it is. This is definitely a keeper.

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(6)

Laura Hayes

12/29/2010

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Theresa

12/18/2009

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Shae's Mama

12/09/2008

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Tiffanyg

12/13/2010

This was fantastic! I loved it and will be bringing it to my mom's group next week. Thanks!

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fourpiesmama

10/25/2008

this was good but a lot of work and fuss for the end result. I don't know if I will make it again but thanks for the recipe.

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(3)

janis

02/11/2019

In only used half the sugar called for and it was plenty sweet to me.

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