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Christmas is at last upon us. That said, we wish to share with you our favorite holiday treat - homemade spiced cider.

Cooked in a crockpot, set this up the on Christmas Eve and wake up to a house filled with the warm aroma of spices, apples and citrus.

Merry Christmas dear friends. We wish you and your dear ones a beautiful and blessed holiday season. May your holiday be filled with joy and love.

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Homemade Spiced Cider

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  • Author: Living the Gourmet
  • Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
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Ingredients

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  • 5 small apples or 3 large apples, sliced in half
  • 2 medium oranges, sliced into quarters
  • 1/2 cup whole fresh cranberries
  • 3 whole star anise
  • 2 sticks cinnamon
  • A dash of ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teabags (I used vanilla chai but any flavor will do)
  • Water

Instructions

  1. Fill the pot of your slow cooker with water.
  2. Add sliced fruit, spices and sugar. Cover and turn on low if making the night before. If you choose to make this the morning of, cook on high for about 6 hours.
  3. Serve hot or cold.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Category: Drinks

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  1. Laura@Baking in Pyjamas says

    Oh how I wish it were Christmas again, I'd love to make this. Pinning for this Christmas. Thanks for linking up to Sweet and Savoury Sunday, stop by and link up again. Have a great day!!

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    • Laura@Baking in Pyjamas says

      This has been featured as the most viewed link over at Sweet and Savoury Sunday. Stop by, grab a button and link up with us again this week.

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  2. Adelina Priddis says

    Interesting, I have never seen tea bags used when making cider. It sounds perfect to warm me up though! Thanks for linking up with Weekend Bites!

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  3. Erlene says

    This sounds wonderful and it would be nice to wake-up to this on New Year's Day too. Thanks for sharing on Merry Monday. Pinned.

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  4. Khalil says

    Sounds wonderful

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  5. Reeni says

    I LOVE that this is made in the crockpot! I would have pleasant dreams all night long with this aroma wafting through the house! What a wonderful thing to wake up to. It would be great for New Years. xoxo

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  6. Lucia says

    Merry Christmas! This sounds and looks wonderful. I can imagine the aroma in the house. I hope you had a Merry Christmas and that you have a happy and healthy New Year!
    Love
    Lucia

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  7. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

    I would love one too!
    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family!
    Angie

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  8. sandie says

    Just stopping by to wish you a very blessed Christmas!!

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