Holiday Recipes Passed Down through the Generations!

By Cindy Sebring Adams
Photography by Lisa Taylor Hall

As the holiday season arrives, it is that time of year for celebrating with family, friends, and enjoying food.

Sharing family recipes, old and new is a favorite tradition.

To start off a party, these holiday recipes may be simple, but they are full of tradition and love from friends and family.

Enjoy!

Cranberry Apple Sangria

The best spiced Christmas cocktail with cranberries, apples, oranges, cinnamon and cloves. You can also make it ahead of time if needed.

INGREDIENTS:

3 cups cranberry apple juice cocktail, divided 1⁄4 cup sugar
2 oranges, thinly sliced
1⁄2 cup halved fresh cranberries
2 5-inch sprigs fresh rosemary

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Combine 2 cups cranberry apple juice and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat.

2. Stir in oranges, cranberries, rosemary, cinnamon sticks, star anise and cloves. Let stand 30 minutes; remove and discard rosemary and cloves.

3. In a large pitcher, whisk together orange mixture, apples and remaining 1 cup cranberry apple juice.

4. Let chill in refrigerator for at least 4 hours. 5. Serve over ice with pinot grigio.