Warm Spiced Cider Punch Recipe
"This is a nice warm-up punch--I like to serve it when there is a nip in the air," writes Susan Smith of Forest, Virginia. The aroma of the apple cider, orange juice and spices is wonderful as the punch simmers in the slow cooker.
- Preparing Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Served Person: 8
vegetarian
vegan
white meat free
tree nut free
nut free
gluten free
red meat free
shellfish free
slow cooker
dairy free
pescatarian
- 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 3 whole cloves
- 2-1/4 cups water
- 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 4 cups apple cider or unsweetened apple juice
- 3/4 cup orange juice concentrate
- orange slices and additional cinnamon sticks optional
- Carbohydrate 12.6384640870998 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0.521670267674596 g
- Fiber 1.17336808957566 g
- Protein 0.284566701192067 g
- Saturated Fat 0.174160647397931 g
- Serving Size 1 1 serving (30g)
- Sodium 12.4876724777692 mg
- Sugar 11.4650959975242 g
- Trans Fat 0.148372811315655 g
- Calories 52 calories
Directions 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. 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. Yield: 8 servings. Originally published as Warm Spiced Cider Punch in Light & Tasty December/January 2004, p17
