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Slow-Cooker Apple Cider Sparklers
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Prep Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
3 hours 10 minutes
Use your slow cooker as the star player for this lively holiday dish, ideal for big gatherings.
Ingredients:
  • 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
Instructions:
  • Combine cider, cinnamon sticks, cloves, gingerroot, nutmeg, lemon peel, lemon juice, orange peel, orange juice, vanilla bean, and brown sugar in a 3-quart slow cooker, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
  • Gently simmer for 3 hours under a cozy cover.
  • **Enhanced Step:** Strain out the cinnamon sticks, cloves, ginger root, and vanilla bean before serving. Keep the cider warm in the slow cooker, or pour it into a heatproof pitcher if serving right away.
  • Fill each mug halfway with cider, then top off with wine. Garnish with slices of orange, lemon, and apple.

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