Specifications

Winter Fruit Crisp Mulled Cider
Fruit cooking spray 6 ounces (170 g) mixed dried fruits
(apples, pears, apricots, dried plums)
2 large Golden Delicious apples,
peeled, cored and cut into
1
⁄ 8-inch (0.3 cm) dice
2 Bosc pears, peeled, cored and
cut into
1
⁄ 8-inch (0.3 cm) dice
¾ cup (175 ml) dried cranberries 1 whole cinnamon stick grated zest of one orange ½ cup (125 ml) sugar 1 tablespoon chopped
crystallized ginger or 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground ginger
½ teaspoon (2 ml) freshly grated
nutmeg
¾ tablespoon (12 ml) dark rum or
brandy
1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla
extract
Crumb Topping 1 cup (250 ml) unbleached,
all-purpose flour
1 cup (250 ml) uncooked oats,
quick or regular
¾ cup (175 ml) packed brown
sugar
½ teaspoon (2 ml) freshly grated
nutmeg
12 tablespoons (180 ml) unsalted
butter, softened (1½ sticks)
Makes 8 to 12 servings (6 cups [1.5 L])
Lightly coat the interior of the ceramic pot of the Cuisinart
®
Slow Cooker with
cooking spray. Cut any large pieces of dried fruit into 1- to 2-inch (2.5 to 5 cm) pieces; place in prepared slow cooker. Add dried fruits, apples, pears and cranberries; stir gently. Add cinnamon, orange zest, sugar, ginger, nutmeg, rum and vanilla; stir gently to combine. Place the flour, oats, brown sugar, and nutmeg in a medium bowl; stir. Add the butter and knead, using fingers, until the mixture resembles large crumbs. Sprinkle this crumb topping over fruit, patting it down lightly. Cover and press the on/off button to turn the unit on. Set time to 4 hours and press Low. Slow cooker will automatically switch to Warm until ready to serve. When done, fruits will be tender and bubbling and topping will be lightly browned. Serve warm with ice cream or frozen yogurt.
Nutritional information per serving (based on 12 servings):
Calories 371 (29% from fat) • carb. 64g • pro. 3g • fat 13g • sat. fat 7g
• chol. 31mg • sod. 14mg • calc. 38mg • fiber 5g
2 quarts (1.9 L) fresh,
unpasteurized apple cider
3 slices peeled fresh ginger, each
about the size of a quarter
2 whole cinnamon sticks
½ whole orange, unpeeled, sliced ¼ cup (50 ml) brown sugar 1 teaspoon (5 ml) whole cloves ½ teaspoon (2 ml) whole allspice
berries
Makes 2 quarts (1.9 L)
Place all ingredients in the ceramic pot of the Cuisinart
®
Slow Cooker. Stir to mix.
Cover and press the on/off button to turn the unit on. Set time to 3 hours and press Low. Slow cooker will automatically switch to Warm after cooking time has elapsed. Strain out orange slices and spices if desired. Ladle into mugs to serve.
Nutritional information per serving (4 ounces [115 g}):
Calories 67 (0% from fat) • carb. 17g • pro. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 5mg • calc. 14mg • fiber 0g
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