SLOW-COOKER APPLE CIDER SPARKLERS

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Let the slow cooker be your punchbowl for this fun and festive recipe, perfect for a large holiday gathering.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 quart (4 cups) apple cider
3 cinnamon sticks (3 inch)
3 whole cloves
1 piece (1 inch) gingerroot, peeled
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Grated peel of 2 lemons
3 tablespoons lemon juice
Grated peel of 1 orange
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 vanilla bean, split, seeded
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 bottle (750 ml) sparkling white wine or champagne
Orange, lemon and apple slices, if desired

Steps:

  • Pour cider into 3-quart slow cooker. Add cinnamon sticks, cloves, gingerroot, nutmeg, lemon peel, lemon juice, orange peel, orange juice, vanilla bean and brown sugar; mix well.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 hours.
  • Remove cinnamon sticks, cloves, gingerroot and vanilla bean before serving. Keep cider warm in slow cooker, or transfer to heatproof pitcher if serving immediately.
  • Ladle or pour cider into mugs, filling halfway; fill rest of mug with wine. Garnish with orange, lemon and apple slices.

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