Warm Spiced Cider Punch

Ingredients

• 4 cups apple cider or unsweetened apple juice
• 2-1/4 cups water
• 1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
• 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3 whole cloves
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• Optional: Orange slices and additional cinnamon sticks

Directions

1. In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the apple cider, water, orange juice concentrate, nutmeg and ginger. Place cloves and cinnamon sticks on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Place bag in slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until heated through. Remove and discard spice bag. Garnish with orange slices and additional cinnamon sticks if desired.