Slow Cooker Spiced Cranberry Apple Cider

Ingredients

• 2 quarts unfiltered apple juice or cider ($4.99)
• 1 quart cranberry juice cocktail (100% juice) ($2.99)
• 1 small orange ($0.33)
• 3- inches fresh ginger ( $0.30)
• 1 Tbsp cloves ($0.60)
• 1.25 oz bottle cinnamon sticks (5-6 small sticks) ($1.25)
• 1 small orange ($0.33)
• 1 cup fresh cranberries ($0.70)

Instructions

1. Combine the apple juice and cranberry juice cocktail in a 4-6 quart slow cooker.
2. Slice the orange. Peel and slice the ginger into rounds. Place the cloves in a tea baller or tea strainer*. Add the orange slices, ginger, cloves, and cinnamon sticks to the slow cooker with the juice mix.
3. Place a lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for six hours, or high for three (you can start this mid-day before your party). Once the party has begun, turn the heat to warm to keep the brew nice and hot without over cooking.
4. Serve each much with a half slice of orange and a few fresh cranberries, if desired.