MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Christmas Cider Categories: Beverages, Fruits, Citrus Yield: 16 Servings 3 c Water 4 Black chai tea bags * 8 c Apple cider or apple juice 2 c Low-calorie cranberry juice 1/2 c Orange juice 4 Cinnamon sticks (3") 3 Whole cloves Cinnamon sticks and/or fresh - cranberries (optional) * To keep the cider from looking cloudy, be sure to purchase chai tea bags that do not contain milk solids. In a medium saucepan, bring the water to boiling. Remove from heat. Add tea bags. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes. Discard tea bags. In a 6 to 8 qt Dutch oven, combine apple cider, cranberry juice, orange juice, 4 cinnamon sticks, cloves, and steeped tea. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Discard cinnamon sticks and cloves. Serve warm. If desired, garnish with additional cinnamon sticks and/or cranberries. Make-Ahead Directions: Prepare cider as directed; cool. Transfer to an airtight container; cover. Chill for up to 3 days. Serve chilled, or transfer to a large Dutch oven and heat through. Cal 68, Total fat 0 g, Sat fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 6 mg, Carbs 17 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g Exchanges: Fruit 1 From: http://www.diabeticconnect.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM