Blushing Spiced Cider

Name: Blushing Spiced Cider
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon whole cloves; 2 cinnamon sticks, broken into pieces; 2 quarts apple cider; 1 teaspoon allspice berries; ½ cup packed light brown sugar; 2 cups cranberry juice; 1 medium-size orange, unpeeled, sliced; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Preparation info

Makes about
2 quarts

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
1 hr

Appears in

Fresh from the Vegan Slow Cooker

By Robin Robertson

Published 2012

About

The first cold nip of autumn is occasion enough to put on a pot of this warming cider. It’s a great beverage for a gathering and can be made as a spiked punch by adding a generous splash of vodka or rum to the slow cooker when ready to serve, or to individual servings as desired.

Ingredients

2 cinnamon sticks, broken into pieces
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon

Drinks
Gluten-free
Vegan
Autumn

Method

Place the cinnamon, cloves, and allspice in the center of a 6-inch square piece of cheesecloth. Gather the ends of the cloth together and tie with kitchen string to enclose the spices.
Combine the apple cider, cranberry juice, and brown sugar in the slow cooker and stir to dissolve the sugar. Stir in the lemon juice and add the spice bag. Cover and cook on Low