Mulled Wine Recipe in the Slow Cooker

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic red wine

💰Cheaper: white wine

Non-alcoholic versions provide a similar flavor profile.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

cinnamon sticks

🥗Healthier: ground cinnamon

💰Cheaper: cinnamon powder

Ground cinnamon is more accessible and still flavorful.

star anise

🥗Healthier: fennel seeds

💰Cheaper: anise extract

Fennel seeds mimic the flavor of star anise.

Add 1 bottle of red wine to the crock pot.

Add 1 cup of apple cider to the crock pot.

Pour in 1/2 cup of brandy.

Add 2 tablespoons of raw sugar.

Add 5 cloves to the pot.

Add 2 cinnamon sticks to the pot.

Add the whole bag of fresh cranberries to the pot.

Slice the ends off 1 orange and squeeze them into the pot.

Slice the orange and add the slices to the pot.

Put the lid on the crock pot and cook on low for 2 hours.

After 1 hour, stir the mixture to combine everything.

After 2 hours, serve the mulled wine in cups.

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