Orange Spiced Cider .....slow cooker

Prep: 5 minutes     Cook: 2 hours      Makes 8 servings

4 ...............cups unsweetened apple juice
1 ...............can (12 ounces) orange concentrate , thawed
1/2 ............cup water
1 ...............tablespoon red-hot candies
1/2 ............teaspoon nutmeg
1 ...............teaspoon whole cloves
Fresh orange slices  and cinnomon sticks  *optional*

1)       In a 3-quart slow cooker  , combine  the first 5 ingredients  . Place  cloves  in a double thickness  of cheesecloth ; bring  up corners  of cloth  and tie with kitchen string  to form a bag . Add bag to slow cooker .
2)      Cover and cook  on low  for 2 hours  or until heated  . Before  serving  , discard  spice bag  and stir cider . Garnish  with orange slices  and cinnomon sticks  if desired .

Everytime  you serve  this wonderful  hot beverage  , someone will ask for the recipe  . Orange juice  adds a bit  of sweetness . Red-hots candies  are a substitute  for traditional cinnmon sticks .
Heart healthy