Hot Mulled Crock Pot Punch
Cozy up with a steaming mug of Hot Mulled Crock Pot Punch, the ultimate slow-cooked treat for chilly evenings and holiday gatherings. This aromatic, crowd-pleasing beverage combines the sweetness of apple cider, tartness of cranberry juice, and citrusy brightness of orange juice, all gently spiced with cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, and fresh ginger. Simmered low and slow in a crock pot for three hours, the mixture infuses into a deeply flavorful punch with warm, festive notes of vanilla. Perfect for serving a crowd, this easy-to-make mulled punch is not only delicious but also fills your home with an irresistible holiday aroma. Garnish with fresh orange slices or a cinnamon stick for a beautiful finishing touch, and watch this warm drink become the star of your winter season.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Apple cider
- 4 cups Cranberry juice
- 2 cups Orange juice
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 3 sticks Cinnamon sticks
- 8 pieces Whole cloves
- 2 whole Star anise
- 1 large Orange
- 1 inch piece Fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
In a large crock pot, combine the apple cider, cranberry juice, and orange juice.
Stir in the brown sugar until dissolved.
Slice the orange into rounds and add the slices to the crock pot.
Peel the fresh ginger and add the whole piece to the mixture.
Add the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and star anise for flavor.
Cover the crock pot and set it to low heat. Allow to simmer gently for 3 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure even infusion of flavors.
After 3 hours, add the vanilla extract and stir well.
Carefully remove the spices, ginger, and orange slices using a slotted spoon or strain the punch through a fine mesh sieve for a clear beverage.
Serve the punch warm in mugs or heatproof glasses. Garnish with additional orange slices or a cinnamon stick, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2169 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 9.8 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 192 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 521.1 g | 189% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.1 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 420.8 g | ||
| Protein | 9.8 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 611 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 4331 mg | 92% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
