Slow Cooker Holiday Simmer

Ingredients

1 container (64 oz.) apple juice
1 naval orange, sliced
1 lime, halved
4 cinnamon sticks
4 star anise
1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled
1 tablespoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (3-inch) piece evergreen

Directions

1. In a slow cooker crock, stir together apple juice, orange slices, lime, cinnamon sticks, anise, ginger, cloves and vanilla extract. Top with evergreen.
2. Cover and cook on HIGH 1 hour or LOW 2 hours. 
3. Remove lid and continue cooking on HIGH 3 hours or LOW 4 hours.

NOTE: This is not an edible recipe. Let mixture cool. Cover and refrigerate overnight or several days. To Reheat: Place crock in your slow cooker on HIGH or LOW to reheat.