Hot Spiced Three Berry Blend Punch

Servings: 6

Calories: 1085

Ingredients:

• 3 ½ cup cranberry and raspberry drink
• 8 oz Columbia Fruit frozen Three Berry Blend
• 2 oz granulated sugar
• 4 tablespoons crème de cassis (optional)
• 4 small star anise
• 1 cinnamon stick, halved lengthways
• fresh raspberries, to decorate (optional)

Preparation:

• Preheat the slow cooker if necessary; see the manufacturer's instructions.
• Pour the cranberry and raspberry drink into the slow cooker pot.
• Add the frozen fruits, the sugar and crème de cassis, if using.
• Stir together, then add the star anise and halved cinnamon stick.
• Cover with the lid and cook on high for 1 hour.
• Reduce the heat and cook on low for 2–3 hours, or set to auto for 3–4 hours, until piping hot.
• Strain, if liked, then put the star anise and cinnamon into small heatproof glasses.
• Ladle the hot punch into the glasses and add a few fresh raspberries, if liked.