Spiked Crock Pot Apple Punch
Warm up your holiday gatherings with the cozy, spiced flavors of Spiked Crock Pot Apple Punch! This irresistible hot punch combines apple cider, orange juice, and cranberry juice with aromatic spices like cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and star anise. Slow-simmered in a crock pot, it infuses your kitchen with an inviting aroma while creating a flavorful base. A splash of dark rum or bourbon adds a festive kick, while optional brown sugar lets you customize the sweetness to your liking. Garnished with apple slices and cinnamon sticks, this crowd-pleasing drink is perfect for chilly nights, holiday parties, or any cozy get-together. Plus, it’s easy to prepare with minimal prep time, making it a stress-free yet impressive addition to any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Apple cider
- 2 cups Orange juice
- 1 cup Cranberry juice
- 4 Cinnamon sticks
- 8 Whole cloves
- 2 Star anise
- 1 inch piece Fresh ginger (sliced)
- 1 Orange (sliced into rounds)
- 1 cup Dark rum or bourbon
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar (optional)
- 1 Apple slices (for garnish)
- 4 Cinnamon sticks (for garnish)
Instructions
In a large crock pot, combine the apple cider, orange juice, and cranberry juice.
Add the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, sliced ginger, and orange rounds into the mixture.
Cover the crock pot and set it to low heat. Let the punch simmer for 2 hours, allowing the flavors to infuse.
After 2 hours, taste the punch and adjust sweetness if needed by stirring in the optional brown sugar.
Stir in the dark rum or bourbon just before serving. If children or non-alcoholic options are needed, set aside a portion without alcohol.
Ladle the punch into mugs or heatproof glasses.
Garnish each serving with a slice of apple and a cinnamon stick for a festive touch.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2089 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.8 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 143 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 372.7 g | 136% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.1 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 283.5 g | ||
| Protein | 11.0 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 672 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 3946 mg | 84% | |
*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.
