CROCK POT CHRISTMAS WASSAIL

As published at https://flouronmyface.com/crock-pot-christmas-wassail/?epik=dj0yJnU9bFZRampINEI5aUwtcm12VVdWQmZDUGhPZE01MDBJSjEmcD0wJm49b3lXMVd2cmNvQVV3eDZGdGZwS1hjQSZ0PUFBQUFBR0d0YlBj

INGREDIENTS

• 3 tea bags black tea
• 3 cup water
• 8 cups apple cider or apple juice
• 4 cups cranberry juice
• 1 cup orange juice
• ½ cup sugar
• 3 medium cinnamon sticks plus more for garnish
• 12 whole cloves
• 3 cups whole cranberries for garnish
• 2 large navel oranges cut into very thin slices for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a small saucepan boil the water and add the tea bags. Return to a boil and remove from the burner to steep for 5 minutes.
2. Pour the apple cider, cranberry juice, and orange juice into the slow cooker.
3. Add the steeped tea and sugar to the crock pot. Stir to dissolve the sugar.
4. Add the whole cinnamon sticks and whole cloves to the crock pot. Cover and heat on high for 2 to 4 hours.
5. Before serving remove the whole cloves and cinnamon sticks from the slow cooker.
6. Add 3 cups of cranberries to the slow cooker. Arrange the orange slices and a couple of cinnamon sticks on top of the whole cranberries for garnish.
7. Serve in a mug with whole cranberries, a slice of orange and a cinnamon stick.
8. Makes 12 servings.

Available at the Oakmont Farmer’s Market 12/11:

-Apple cider available from North Star Orchard