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12-23 Glögg - 2 nonalcoholic versions

This Swedish drink is traditionally made with wine and served hot. You could substitute with grape juice but usually people use apple or cranberry juice. Here are two different versions to try. If you find them too tart, add sugar to taste.

The cranberry juice version-
Combine:
1 liter cranberry juice 1/2 c raisins 1/4 c sliced/chopped almonds 2 cinnamon sticks 1/2 t ground cardmom 1 orange studded with whole cloves
Refrigerate until needed then simmer over low heat or heat in crockpot to keep warm for a party. Strain before serving.

The apple juice version-
Combine in saucepan or crockpot: 5 whole cloves 1/2 t ground cardamom 1 cinnamon sticks 1/2 t ginger, minced 1 c water, use more if needed 5 almonds, halved 3/4 c raisins 1/2 c pitted prunes 1 orange, quartered
Bring to a boil and then remove spices before adding:
1 gallon apple juice or cider
Allow to simmer about 45 minutes before serving.

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