Chai Cider 4 qt apple cider 8 tbsp packed brown sugar ¼ tsp ground ginger 3 apples, thinl

Chai Cider 4 qt apple cider 8 tbsp packed brown sugar ¼ tsp ground ginger 3 apples, thinly sliced and cut crosswise into bite size pieces 1 c halved kumquats 3 oranges, quartered and seeded 3 cinnamon sticks 2 tsp whole cloves 1 tsp black peppercorns 3 Darjeeling tea bags Cognac fresh cranberries Combine cider, sugar, ginger, apples, and kumquats in a slow cooker. Wrap the quartered oranges, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and peppercorns in a large piece of cheesecloth and tie to prevent from opening. Add to the pot and cook on the lowest possible heat until the apples are completely tender and soft, 2.5-3 hours. Once you are ready to serve, steep the tea bags in the cider for 10 minutes. Remove and discard along with the spice packet. Ladle into cider mugs with a shot of Cognac. Top off with some of the fruit and cranberries. -- source link

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