Ingredients

1

bottle (2 quarts) apple cider (8 cups)

2

cups cranberry juice

1/4

cup honey

2

lemons

1

large orange

4

thin slices fresh gingerroot

3

cinnamon sticks (2 to 3 inch)

1

teaspoon whole cloves

Orange or lemon slices, if desired

Preparation

In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, stir together apple cider, cranberry juice and honey.

Remove outer peel of lemons and orange with vegetable peeler. Cut peel into 3 to 4-inch-long strips. Add peel, gingerroot, cinnamon and cloves to slow cooker.

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 hours. Strain; discard citrus peel and spices. Stir before serving. Garnish with lemon or orange slices, if desired.