Warm Spiced Cider Punch

Name: Warm Spiced Cider Punch
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 5 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 4 cups apple cider or unsweetened apple juice; 2-1/4 cups water; 1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed; 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 3 whole cloves; 2 cinnamon sticks; Optional: Orange slices and additional cinnamon sticks

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 5 min. Cook: 4 hours YIELD: 8 servings.

This is a nice warm-up punch. I like to serve it when there is a nip in the air. The aroma of the apple cider, orange juice and spices as the punch simmers in the slow cooker is wonderful. —Susan Smith, Forest, Virginia

Ingredients

4 cups apple cider or unsweetened apple juice
2-1/4 cups water
1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3 whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
Optional: Orange slices and additional cinnamon sticks

Directions

1. In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the apple cider, water, orange juice concentrate, nutmeg and ginger. Place cloves and cinnamon sticks on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Place bag in slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until heated through. Remove and discard spice bag. Garnish with orange slices and additional cinnamon sticks if desired.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 94 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 14mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

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