Festive Hot Cider

Fruity and Spicy (cinnamon sticks,allspice, cloves, cardamom pods, vanilla bean) Cider to warm the soul!

• Ready In: 2 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 10-14

Ingredients

• 4  cinnamon sticks
• 16  whole allspice berries
• 4  whole cloves
• 4  cardamom pods, slightly crushed
• 1  vanilla bean, split
• 6  cups apple cider
• 4  cups cranberry juice
• 4  cups water
• 2  cups rum (optional)
•  orange slice, to garnish
•  fresh cranberries, to garnish

Directions

1. Combine cider, cranberry juice, water, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, cardamom pods,& vanilla bean into slow cooker.
2. Cook on low heat for 2-4 hours.
3. Garnish with orange slices, if desired and fresh cranberries for a more colorful celebration.