Spiced Pomegranate Punch

• 5 pomegranates
• 1 cup apple cider
• 1/2 cinnamon stick
• 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh ginger
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, plus strips of orange zest for garnish

1. Cut pomegranates in half.
2. Extract juice from seeds with a citrus juicer or reamer.
3. Strain into a medium saucepan (you should have about 2 1/2 cups).
4. Add cider, 2 cups water, the cinnamon stick, and ginger.
5. Cook over high heat until simmering, 5 to 6 minutes.
6. Reduce heat; gently simmer 15 minutes.
7. Skim any foam that rises to the surface.
8. Discard cinnamon and ginger.
9. Stir in orange juice.
10. Serve warm, garnished with orange zest.
11. (Per serving)
12. Calories: 113
13. Saturated fat: 0g
14. Unsaturated fat: 0g
15. Cholesterol: 0mg
16. Carbohydrate: 28g
17. Sodium: 8mg
18. Protein: 1g
19. Fiber: 1g

pomegranates, apple cider, cinnamon, ginger, orange juice

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/spiced-pomegranate-punch-393230 (may not work)