What better drink than some nice hot spiced cider for your guests for the holidays? It will give a wonderful Christmas smell to your home as well. This is one I am going to do this weekend while I finish wrapping gifts.
SERVINGS: 8
METHOD: Slow Cooker
TIME: Prep: 5 min. Cook: 2 hours
Ingredients:
- 2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon whole allspice
- 2 quarts apple cider
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 orange, sliced
Directions:
Place cinnamon, cloves and allspice in a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with a string to form a bag. Place cider and brown sugar in a 3-qt. slow cooker; stir until sugar dissolves. Add spice bag. Place orange slices on top. Cover and cook on low for 2-5 hours. Remove spice bag before serving. Yield: 2 quarts.
