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Slow Cooker Cranberry Cider
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Slow Cooker Cranberry Cider

A warm cranberry cider filled with the flavors of cranberry, apple, orange and warming spices.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 5 minutes
Course: Beverage
Servings: 8 -12

Ingredients

  • 8 cups cranberry juice do not use cocktail, use the 100% juice
  • 8 cups apple cider
  • 2 T light brown sugar or to taste
  • 4 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 T whole cloves wrapped and tied in a cheesecloth
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1 orange sliced
  • Optional: Rum

Instructions

  • Pour all of the ingredients in a large slow cooker. Cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
  • When ready to serve, ladle into individual mugs.
  • I like to add fresh orange slices, cranberries and a cinnamon stick to each mug.

Optional: Add 1 oz rum, or to taste, per mug.

    Notes

    Note: You can also make this on the stove pot. Just put all of the ingredients into a large pot, and cook just before a simmer, stirring occasionally. Serve.