Hot Spiced Wine
My friends, family and I enjoy this during cold-weather gatherings. It’s especially popular with fans of dry red wines.
—NOEL LICKENFELT BOLIVAR, PA
PREP: 15 MIN. • COOK: 4 HOURS • MAKES: 8 SERVINGS
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
3 whole cloves
2 bottles (750 milliliters each) dry red wine
3 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1. Place cinnamon sticks and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather the corners of the cheesecloth to enclose the seasonings; tie securely with string.
2. In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the remaining ingredients. Add the spice bag. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until heated through. Discard spice bag. Serve warm.