Hot-mulled apple-cranberry punch

• 4 cups water
• 3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
• 3 cups apple cider
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
• 1 tsp. whole cloves
• 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
• Rind of 1 orange, cut in 1 continuous strip
• Cinnamon sticks
• Orange slices

In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine water, cranberries, apple cider, sugar, cinnamon stick, cloves, nutmeg and orange rind. Bring to a boil. When the cranberries begin to pop, reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until berries are tender. Remove from the heat.

Strain mixture, discarding solids. Pour into mugs and serve warm, garnished with cinnamon sticks and orange slices.

Serves 6. Per 3/4 cup serving: 118 calories, 0.2 g fat (1% of calories), 0.3 g protein, 31.4 g carbohydrates, 1.9 g dietary fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, 3 mg sodium