Recipe: Spiced Hot Apple Cider

• 2 L pure, unsweetened apple cider (or unfiltered, unsweetened apple juice)
• 1 small orange, whole
• 1 inch piece of ginger root, peeled and sliced
• ½ tsp whole cloves
• 4 star anise
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Garnish: cinnamon sticks, star anise and/or fresh cranberries and apple slices

Poke holes in the skin of the orange with a skewer and insert whole cloves.

Place all ingredients (except for garnish) in a slow cooker on low.

Forget about it for about 3 ½ to 4 hours and go about your day.

Serve hot, garnished with a cinnamon stick and any other preferred garnishes.

Bon appétit!