Hot Mulled Cider

Ingredients

• 2 qts apple cider 
• 0.3 cup brown sugar packed
• 2 sticks cinnamon (4-inch)
• 1  cranberry-orange relish quartered
• 0.3 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 

Equipment

• slow cooker

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a 3-quart slow cooker; cover and cook on low setting 2 to 4 hours.
2. Remove orange sections and spices before serving.
3. Variation: For a different twist, combine one quart apple cider with one quart apricot nectar and add some slices of fresh ginger root to the mix.