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Servings 10

Ingredients:

4 cups apple cider
2 cups unsweetened cranberry juice (cranberry cocktail, cran-apple, or cran-raspberry)
2 cups frozen or fresh unsweetened blackberries
½ teaspoon whole allspice
½ teaspoon whole cloves
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 packets splenda

Directions:

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. Other berries such as raspberries or strawberries may be substituted for blackberries.

Per serving (6 ounces): 88 calories, 0g fat, 0mg cholesterol, 0g sodium, 22g carb.
Exchanges: 1½ fruit.



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