“By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Wild Blueberries and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.”
Everyone has had blueberries but have you ever had Wild Blueberries!? Wild Blueberries have more flavor, more antioxidants, more manganese, more fiber, and less sugar! That’s definitely a winning nutrition profile so make sure you look for frozen Wild Blueberries for your holiday recipes. Since the blueberries are frozen at harvest the nutrients and taste are locked in. When I was in Maine last month I was able experience local Wild Blueberries since they are grown in Maine and Eastern Canada, but they are easy to find in any stores, just look in the freezer section and make sure the package says “Wild”.
I was inspired to make this recipe after attempting an apple cider mimosa… maybe it was the cider or the ratio but it was a fail. So I remained on the hunt for a fun holiday themed beverage. I thought blueberries would be a really fun fruit to incorporate into a traditional fall drink so the recipe testing began. It tasted great warmed and cold but I think it’s a little more special warmed. Add rum if there is no need to keep it child friendly and be sure to garnish with an orange slice and cinnamon stick because nothing is more festive than garnishes. Cheers!
Wild Blueberry Hot Spiced Cider
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen Wild Blueberries
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup water
- 1 TBSP vanilla extract
- ½ gallon apple cider
- 2 oranges
- Cinnamon sticks
- Optional: Rum
Instructions
- Make blueberry simple syrup by combining blueberries, maple syrup, water, and vanilla extract in large pot on stove top.
- Bring to boil.
- Cook for 15 minutes on medium heat or until mixture thickens.
- While cooking, slice an orange as a garnish and juice another.
- Combine orange juice and apple cider to blueberry syrup after it’s done cooking.
- Mix thoroughly and add to pitcher for serving.
Favorite holiday beverage? Please don’t say eggnog…. and make sure you check out the other delicious holiday recipes featuring Wild Blueberries!!
I know this could warm up my frosty toes! -Serena
Yes it’s definitely that time of year!
This is right up my alley! I still have some cider from my sangria too. Rum… not optional. 😉
Haha is rum ever really optional for a holiday beverage!?
How wonderfully creative! Wild blueberries sound perfect in a spiced cider treat.
Thank you! I thought they would add the perfect amount of sweetness and tartness
This looks great! I have a recipe with a bit of apple cider and blueberries coming too 🙂 I am not usually big into drinks though, I always would rather eat my calories in holiday dishes and desserts! For a favorite, I’ll go with a nice full bodied glass of red wine to go with my holiday meals.
I will have to keep a lookout for your recipe- great minds think alike 😉
Yay for wild blueberries! This looks like such a unique and DELICIOUS drink- perfect for holiday entertaining! Good luck in the contest 🙂
Thank you Sonali!! Good luck to you as well!
Oooh this looks so so good!
Thanks Deanna- such a fun contest making holiday recipes!