4 cup Unsweetened apple juice
3 cup Unsweetened pineapple juice
2 cup Cranberry juice cocktail
1/4 tsp Ground nutmeg
1 Cinnamon stick
3 Whole cloves
Lemon slices
Directions
Combine all the ingredients in a large kettle and simmer for 10
minutes. Serve hot.
1/2 cup serving - 65 calories, 1 fruit exchange 16 grams
carbohydrate, 0 protein, 0 fat, 3 mg sodium, 128 mg potassium, 0 chol.
Source: Am. Diabetes Assoc. Holiday Cookbook by Betty Wedman 1986
Shared but not tested by Elizabeth Rodier, Nov 93
Servings: 18 servings
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Categories: Diabetic; Beverages; Fruits
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