Cranberry Raspberry Mulled Cider

Makes approximately 2 quarts

Ingredients:

1 quart cranberry juice cocktail
1 1/2 cups frozen unsweetened red raspberries, thawed and slightly
mashed
3 cinnamon sticks, each 3 inches long
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1/2 vanilla bean, split
1/2 quart apple cider

Preparation:

In a large saucepan, bring the cranberry juice, raspberries, cinnamon
sticks, cloves and vanilla bean to a boil over high heat. Lower the
heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.

Strain through a tea strainer or a sieve, lined with 100 percent
cotton cheesecloth, into a large heatproof pitcher. Carefully pour in
cider. Stir gently. Chill