Name: Slow Cooker Spiced Cranberry Apple Cider
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 190 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 2 quarts unfiltered apple juice or cider ($4.99); 1 quart cranberry juice cocktail (100% juice) ($2.99); 1 small orange ($0.33); 3- inches fresh ginger ( $0.30); 1 Tbsp cloves ($0.60); 1.25 oz bottle cinnamon sticks (5-6 small sticks) ($1.25); 1 small orange ($0.33); 1 cup fresh cranberries ($0.70)

Slow Cooker Spiced Cranberry Apple Cider is an easy and festive drink for all your holiday party guests (drinkers AND non-drinkers).

Ingredients

2 quarts unfiltered apple juice or cider ($4.99)

1 quart cranberry juice cocktail (100% juice) ($2.99)

1 small orange ($0.33)

3- inches fresh ginger ( $0.30)

1 Tbsp cloves ($0.60)

1.25 oz bottle cinnamon sticks (5-6 small sticks) ($1.25)

1 small orange ($0.33)

1 cup fresh cranberries ($0.70)

Instructions

1 Combine the apple juice and cranberry juice cocktail in a 4-6 quart slow cooker.

2 Slice the orange. Peel and slice the ginger into rounds. Place the cloves in a tea baller or tea strainer*. Add the orange slices, ginger, cloves, and cinnamon sticks to the slow cooker with the juice mix.

3 Place a lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for six hours, or high for three (you can start this mid-day before your party). Once the party has begun, turn the heat to warm to keep the brew nice and hot without over cooking.

4 Serve each much with a half slice of orange and a few fresh cranberries, if desired.