Cranberry Cider

Given that I love my crockpot so much and I now have 3 of them, I thought I would use it more for our Thanksgiving dinner. Turns out, I really had to force myself to use it - to make cranberry cider. My house mate from college, Roseline, and her family came to spend the evening with us. They have a son who is the same age as Sisi. Terran and the little boy had a blast running around the house and pulling out all the toys. Terran is a really good host to the kids that come to our house. Sisi hasn't quite learned the skill yet. She just throws a fit when anyone touches her toys and dolls.

Cranberry Cider Crockpot version - adapted from Paula Dean

3 cups apple juice
4 cups cranberry juice cocktail (Paula said to use cranberry juice but when I looked at what I bought at the store, it was only 20% cranberry mixed with other corn syrup etc.)
8 whole cloves
1 cinammon stick
1/4 cup brown sugar

dump all in a crockpot and cook on low for 4 hours.

I am sure it would be pretty quick to make on stove top. But there's a lot going on on stove top so it's nice to get something in the crockpot and out of the way.

I thought it may turn out too sweet but it was actually good. It's a warming drink. I will make this again for Christmas. We also served wine but I didn't have any cuz I'm knocked up. I'm getting tired of skipping alcohol. Next year, I will make cranberry martini and get drunk.