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Recipe: Sleigh rider cider

By: Jessica Strand and Tammy Massman-Johnson

Whip up this tasty hot beverage after an afternoon of frosty outdoor activities.

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Here’s a healthy alternative to all the sugary holiday punches. The frozen raspberries and blackberries give a nice surprising tart burst of flavor.

Ingredients

2 quarts apple cider
1 can frozen raspberry cocktail concentrate, thawed
2 cinnamon sticks
1 cup frozen blackberries, thawed
1 cup frozen raspberries, thawed

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Directions
1 In a stockpot over medium-high heat, combine the cider, raspberry concentrate, and cinnamon sticks. Bring the mixture to a simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, so that it’s warm through.

2 Add the berries.

3 Let the berries cook for 2 minutes.

4 Stir. Pour into festive heat-resistant glasses or mugs.

Serves 8 to 10

Excerpted from Kids in the Holiday Kitchen: Making, Baking, Giving

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