Spiced Cran-Apple Cider
2 teaspoons whole allspice
4 sticks cinnamon, 3 inches
   long
1 bottle (48 ounces) apple
   cider (6 cups)
  1 bottle (48 ounces)
   cranberry juice cocktail
   (6 cups)
1/3 cup packed brown sugar

PREP: 5 min; COOK: 4 hr in slow cooker
Makes 24 servings (1/2 cup each)


1. Place allspice and cinnamon in paper coffee filter or cheesecloth; tie with piece of kitchen string.

2. Mix remaining ingredients in 5-quart slow cooker; add spice bag.

3. Cover and cook on low heat setting 2 to 4 hours or until hot; remove spice bag before serving.

1 Serving: Calories 80 (Calories from Fat 0); Fat 0g (Saturated 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 0mg; Carbohydrate 20 (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 0g
%Daily Value: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 18%; Calcium 0%; Iron 2%
Diet Exchanges: 1 1/2 Fruit

Substitution
Another flavor of juice cocktail can be used. Try cran-raspberry.

Simplify
By heating and serving the punch in the slow cooker, you don't need to stir it, and it will stay warm throughout the party.