Fireside Glogg Recipe

By AnitaD

Ingredients

• 4 cups port wine or apple cider, divided
• 3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 4 orange peel strips (3 inches)
• 3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
• 5 slices fresh peeled gingerroot
• 5 cardamom pods
• 5 whole cloves
• 4 cups apple cider or juice
• 1/2 cup blanched almonds
• 1/2 cup raisins

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, combine 3 cups wine, cranberries, brown sugar, orange peel, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom and cloves. Cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 15 minutes. Mash slightly and cook 10 minutes longer.

Strain and discard pulp, orange peel and spices. Return mixture to pan; stir in the cider, almonds, raisins and remaining wine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
Yield: 8 servings (3/4 cup each).