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Cozy Slow Cooker Wassail with Orange & Cloves

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This easy slow cooker wassail is a warm, spiced, non-alcoholic drink made with apple cider, orange juice, and cloves. It fills your home with a cozy holiday aroma and comes together with just 10 minutes of prep.

Ingredients

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  • 64 ounces (1.9 liters) apple cider
  • 2 cups (480 ml) orange juice
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) brown sugar, packed
  • 4 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tablespoon whole cloves
  • 2 large oranges
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: 1/2 cup (120 ml) rum or bourbon

Instructions

  1. Prepare the oranges: Use a wooden skewer or toothpick to poke holes all over one orange, then push a whole clove into each hole. Slice the second orange into thin rounds (about 1/4-inch thick). Set both aside.
  2. Combine the liquids: Pour the apple cider, orange juice, and lemon juice into a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  3. Add the sweetener and spices: Add the packed brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, and ground nutmeg. Stir until the brown sugar is mostly dissolved.
  4. Add the oranges and vanilla: Gently place the clove-studded orange and the orange slices into the liquid. Add the vanilla extract. Stir gently.
  5. Set it and forget it: Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, until steaming hot and deeply fragrant.
  6. Taste and adjust: Before serving, taste and adjust sweetness or spice as desired. Add a squeeze of lemon juice if it tastes flat.
  7. Serve: Ladle into mugs, including some orange slices for garnish. If using, stir in rum or bourbon just before serving.
  8. Optional: For an adult version, stir in rum or bourbon just before serving.

Notes

For best flavor, use whole cloves studded into an orange rather than ground cloves. Avoid overfilling the slow cooker (no more than three-quarters full). The wassail can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and freezes well for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: wassail, slow cooker, apple cider, orange, cloves, holiday drink, non-alcoholic, cozy

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