Hot Caramel Apple Cider

Ingredients

• 1/2 gallon apple cider
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 4-inch cinnamon stick
• 6 whole cloves
• 1 1 orange, sliced
• Optional: 1/2 cup apple jack liqueur
• Garnish: 1/3 cup caramel ice cream topping

Preparation

1. Combine all ingredients except topping in a slow cooker. Cover; cook on low setting for 5 to 6 hours. Strain; discard spices and orange. Serve in mugs, drizzling a teaspoonful of topping into each mug.