Crock-Pot Cranberry

Nothing says “welcome home” like walking through the door and catching a wave of warm cinnamon, cloves, and tart cranberry drifting from the kitchen.

This crock pot cranberry cider combines cranberry juice and apple cider with sugar, cinnamon sticks, and a whole orange studded with cloves. A few hours of gentle simmering and you’ve got a warm, fragrant punch that serves 10.

Ladle it into mugs, garnish with an orange slice and a cinnamon stick, and let your guests think you fussed.

Kitchen Tips

• Stud the orange with 8 to 10 whole cloves, pushing them into the skin like little pins
• Keep the crock pot on warm after simmering so guests can serve themselves all evening
• For an adults-only version, add a shot of spiced rum or bourbon to each mug
• Cut the sugar back to ¼ cup if your apple cider is already on the sweet side