1. Crock Pot
Mulled Cider
Ideal for entertaining, this recipe is a
quick, easy way to make mulled cider.
For informal occasions, keep the cider
warm in the crock pot and allow guests
to serve themselves from it. Adapted
from Fix-It and Forget-It Cookbook by
Dawn J. Ranck and Phyllis Pellman
Good, Crock Pot Mulled Cider is a fun
and exciting drink to serve to friends and
family.

2. Description
 Great for entertaining guests on cold days or during the wintertime,
mulled cider warms up the stomach and makes for a lively evening
that can stimulate conversation and spread good cheer. In this
recipe, adapted from Fix-It and Forget-It Cookbook by Dawn J.
Ranck and Phyllis Pellman Good, mulled cider is warmed in a crock
pot for two to eight hours on low. The cider is flavored with allspice,
cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, oranges, and brown sugar creating a
heady and invigorating drink.
 An excellent Christmas party or holiday drink, mulled cider is best
enjoyed around an intimate circle, a bonfire, campfire, or
fireplace. Spicy, citrusy, and mildly intoxicating, mulled cider helps
keep the party going. Few alcoholic drinks are served hot since
much of the spirit evaporates with heating. Mulled cider is one of
the few drinks that is served warm and still gives you a flush and
gentle buzz after a cup or two.

3. Description
 Mulled cider goes back to the medieval times. There are many
versions and recipes for mulled cider. Some like to spike theirs with
hard liquor such as rum, gin, cognac, or brandy. Others add wine
to the mix. Many kinds of spices can be used to make an interesting
and exciting mulled cider. Some make it similar to eggnog, adding
raw eggs to the mix to make it frothy and creamy.
 If you are going to have an informal get-together, mulled cider
heated in a crock pot is a great way to serve to guests. You can let
your guests serve themselves straight from the crock pot, as if it
were a punch bowl. This way, the mulled cider can stay warm all
night long. Decorate the cider with some fresh slice of oranges to
give it a vibrant and inviting color. Place a soup ladle near the
cider so that guests can pour the amount of cider they want in their
cups.

4. Preparation
 1. Cut a square of cheesecloth/ recette filet
chevreuil and place the allspice, cloves,
nutmeg, and cinnamon sticks inside it. Tie up
the corners to secure the spices in a bag.
 2. Pour the brown sugar and cider into the
crock pot. Stir. Add the bag of spices and the
orange slices. Cover and simmer on low for 2
to 8 hours.