Beverage - Crock Pot - Caramel Apple Cider

By BlueSchmoo

Ingredients

• 8 cups apple cider or juice
• 1 cup caramel flavoring syrup
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 vanilla bean
• 2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
• 1 tablespoon whole allspice
• Whipped cream, Marzetti's® Caramel Dip and cinnamon sticks (3 inches), optional

Details

Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the apple cider, caramel syrup and lemon juice. Split vanilla bean and scrape seeds; add seeds to cider mixture. Place the bean, cinnamon sticks and allspice on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Add to cider mixture.

2. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until heated through. Discard spice bag. Pour cider into mugs; garnish with whipped cream, caramel topping and additional cinnamon sticks if desired. Yield: 12 servings (3/4 cup each).