The BEST Recipe for the Holidays- Red Hot Apple Juice
Years ago a sweet friend gave me the recipe that began the BEST holiday tradition. It was so very simple and always launches the holiday season. Are you ready? Two ingredients. Red hots and apple juice. That’s it.
I’ve had and made this recipe for most of my married life. My kids had to be preschoolers when it was added to my recipe box, my Christmas book of traditions, and made by the gallons.
You are going to laugh when you read this recipe. But, I warn you, if you begin—you may start a new tradition for your family and friends (because they ask for it, too!).
So, pin this one on Pinterest and print it for your recipes. If you love cinnamon, you will love this red hot apple juice.
Red Hot Cinnamon Apple Juice
Equipment
- dutch oven
- 1 cup measuring cup
- Stove
Ingredients
- 1 gallon apple juice
- 1 C red hot cinnamon candies
Instructions
- Add the red hots to the apple juice in a dutch oven.
- Heat and stir until all of the red hots are melted.
- Serve immediately or cool and store in the refrigerator back in the apple juice container to warm in the microwave one cup at a time.
Notes
Perfect warm goodness that makes holiday wassail replaceable.
If you need other holiday foods that are traditions here, I’ve got you!
Here’s a few of our favorites!
I’d love to hear about your favorite holiday food recipes!
Meanwhile, the red hot apple juice is prepared in my fridge.
We made and shared the first gallon after the Thanksgiving meal.
Those mugs of apple juice goodness were loved by bigs and littles!
My your holiday season bring the best memories with feet under your table this year, friends!
I am cherishing each and every moment!
32 Comments
Martha
It is a great Christmas drink. So easy! Beautiful pictures, Leslie!
Leslie J Watkins
Thank you, Martha. It truly is the easiest and best.
Tracey Buchanan
That sounds wonderful!
Leslie J Watkins
This tradition has been around for decades loved by all!
Paula@SweetPea
I can’t wait to try this recipe!
Leslie J Watkins
I hope you love it as much as we do!
Libbie
I will be trying this soon!
Leslie J Watkins
Be prepared! It may become a tradition!
Cindy
Wiw this sounds amazing 2 I’m making it
Leslie J Watkins
I promise it won’t disappoint. It’s such a great beverage to have on hand for gathering. I would not get by without having it on hand. It lingers through cold weather here after the holidays, too. Enjoy!
Vickie Ramey
Great hot drink! Love it!
Leslie J Watkins
so much a part of Christmas here!
Elizabeth
I’ve nver tried this, but it looks delicious and I love cinnaomn. Thank you for sharing Leslie.
Leslie J Watkins
It never ceases to please when it’s served. Just a staple to have on hand when guests arrive. It’s one of those traditions that everyone looks forward to sharing. Hope you love it!
Cindy Rust
So festive Leslie! I will try this at my next gathering! Pinned
Leslie J Watkins
Thanks, Cindy. It has truly been a favorite here for decades…did I use that word? Yep! Began sharing it when I first got married. Hope those you gather with love it, too.
Danielle
I have never heard of this! But I do like Red Hots!
Leslie J Watkins
I can’t tell you how many gallons have been prepared for family and friends through the years. It always is a favorite! Enjoy!
Kim Waldorf
So simple! So delicious!
Leslie J Watkins
It is–it has just been a staple for–can I say decades? I was newly married when that one became a tradition. Enjoy!
Melba
What? Where have I been? this sounds so good!!! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Leslie J Watkins
You are so welcome! It has been a family tradition for decades. My husband is the maker of the gallons that are enjoyed each year. Hope you love it!
Tammy Gilleland
This sounds amazing, Leslie. I love red hots and apple juice. Yum!
Leslie J Watkins
I think you will start a new tradition if you try this one! Enjoy!
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Adriann
I’m going to make this soon! I had an elderly friend who used to make a similar wassil, many years ago. She used red hots and Sprite or ginger ale. The Sprite made it turn out a bright pretty festive red color. It was delicious. This recipe reminded me of her. Warm thoughts of you Ms. Millie.
Leslie J Watkins
How fun. I haven’t thought about adding it to sprite or ginger ale. I hope that you love it.
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Elaine Prince
My family LOVES and requests this simple/delicious drink in cold weather. My secret for brewing what we call RED COFFEE is an old pyrex percolator that I set on my gas stove top and perk until the red hots are disolved. Then enjoy the goodness! My daughter adds gingerale, cloves, and a little cinnamon, but it’s yummy either way.
Leslie J Watkins
What a great idea, Elaine. At one time I had a dedicated large percolator/server dedicated to this. I’m not sure where it went along the way. We now make it, cool it, add it back to the juice container and microwave cups as needed. It’s a sign the holidays are here when its ready!
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