Slow Cooker Spiced Fruit Punch

This slow cooker spiced fruit punch is a warm and comforting drink infused with the flavors of oranges, grapefruit, red wine, and port. It's a perfect choice for cozy gatherings and cold winter nights. The combination of spices and fruit creates a rich, aromatic beverage that is sure to please your taste buds.

Slow Cooker Spiced Fruit Punch

A warm and comforting spiced fruit punch infused with oranges, grapefruit, red wine, and port.

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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 orange
  • 1/6 grapefruit
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 5 oz full-bodied fruity red wine
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/4 star anise pod
  • 1/4 tsp whole allspice
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground mace
  • 5 oz ruby port

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Pierce the oranges and grapefruit with cloves and bake for 90 minutes, turning once.
  3. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat brown sugar and 3 cups of wine until sugar is dissolved.
  4. Combine the wine and sugar mixture, remaining wine, and spices in the slow cooker.
  5. Cut the baked fruit into quarters and add them to the slow cooker along with any fallen cloves.
  6. Cook on high for 4 hours, then remove the fruit and press out the juice into the slow cooker.
  7. Strain the mixture and return it to the slow cooker.
  8. Rinse off the pulp from the cinnamon sticks and return them to the slow cooker.
  9. Add the port, reduce heat, and let it simmer for 1 hour before turning to warm.