– 1 bottle (750mL) red wine (Merlot, Zinfandel, Cabernet, or Pinot Noir) – 1 cup (256g) 100% apple juice – 1 medium orange (173g), sliced or quartered (save a slice or two for garnish!) – 1 honey crisp apple (136g), sliced or quartered – 4 whole cloves – 2 cinnamon sticks, plus more for garnish – 1 star anise, plus more for garnish – 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg – 1/4 cup (81g) honey or maple syrup, optional
ON THE STOVE: 1. Combine all ingredients in a medium pot and stir. 2. Cook over medium heat and simmer for 30 minutes. 3. Serve warm and garnish with a cinnamon stick, star anise, and/or fruit slice. IN THE CROCKPOT: 1. Combine all ingredients in crockpot and stir. 2. Cook on low for 30-50 minutes. 3. Serve warm and garnish with a cinnamon stick, star anise, and/or fruit slice.