This spicy drink is made easily in your slow cooker, and you won't believe the wonderful aromas that will waft through your house while this recipe is cooking.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours, 10 minutes
Yield: 8-10 servings
Ingredients:
- 10 (6") cinamon sticks
- 1 star anise
- 2 tsp. whole allspice
- 1 orange, studded with whole cloves
- 7 cups apple cider
- 2 cups cranberry juice cocktail
- 1/4 cup sugar
Preparation:
In a cheesecloth bag or tea strainer place cinnamon, star anise, and allspice. If using cheesecloth, tie shut with kitchen string. In 4-5 quart crockpot mix cider, cranberry juice and sugar. Put cheesecloth bag or tea strainer in slow-cooker. (Do not let bag hang outside of slow cooker.) Add orange, cover, and cook on low for 3 - 4 hours until hot and fragrant. Remove cheesecloth bag or tea strainer before serving.
