Warm Christmas Punch {Crockpot}
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Updated May 13, 2024
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Fruit and spice flavors of the season come together to make some of the most delicious Warm Christmas Punch. Pineapple juice, apple juice, orange juice, cranberry juice, and more are slowly cooked for a must-share holiday punch everyone is sure to enjoy.
If you’re having a holiday party, consider making a punch bar with this hot Christmas punch along with a batch of Slow Cooker Red Hots Punch and Slow Cooker Fireball Apple Cider.
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Why this recipe works
Having Christmas morning punch has become a family favorite and helps create long-lasting memories. Not only will this fruity punch give you and your kids something to look forward to, but it’s also a festive drink the family can make together. Another holiday drink we make is Slow Cooker Egg Nog Lattes.
Since it is made primarily with fruit juices and fresh fruits like apples, oranges, lemons, and frozen fresh cranberries, the prep time is short and the cooking time is moderate. Make a big batch right before Christmas day and have to sip on all day long.
Recipe Ingredients
- Fruit Juices: This recipe calls for citrus flavors from cranberry juice, apple juice, pineapple juice, orange juice, and lemon juice freshly squeezed from 1 lemon. These are similar flavors as a slow cooker wassail but with even more flavor from the pineapple.
- Sugar: I prefer to use granulated sugar adjusted to taste.
- Spices: Cinnamon sticks and whole cloves add the perfect earthly tones to this English Christmas punch.
- Garnishes: Sliced oranges, apple slices, and fresh cranberries can be used for garnish.
Step-by-Step Directions
Step One – In a slow cooker, combine the cranberry juice, apple juice, pineapple juice, orange juice, and lemon juice.
Step Two – Stir in the granulated sugar until dissolved.
Step Three – Add the cinnamon sticks and whole cloves to the mixture for added flavor.
Step Four – Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW heat for 2-4 hours, or until the punch is hot and the flavors have melded together. Taste the punch and adjust the sweetness to your liking by adding more sugar if desired.
Note – Before serving, remove the cinnamon stick and whole cloves from the punch. Ladle the hot punch into mugs or cups and garnish with orange slices and fresh cranberries. Serve the Slow Cooker Christmas Punch warm and enjoy!
How to serve
- Punch recipes like this are perfect for serving as is at a potluck holiday gathering or Christmas party. Keep it in the crock pot or pour it into a punch bowl to easily be shared.
- If you’re looking for additional ingredients to add, try star anise and ginger.
- Although this is the non alcoholic version, you can make it an adult-friendly beverage by adding red wine, brandy, or a dark rum.
- Keep it kid-friendly but with a fizz by adding sparkling wine or ginger ale. We also love to serve this warm punch with a dessert such as slow cooker gingerbread cake.
Recipe FAQs
You can keep the punch warm in the slow cooker by setting it to the “Keep Warm” setting.
For an extra festive touch, you can rim the mugs or cups with sugar and garnish with cinnamon sticks or sprigs of fresh mint.
Feel free to adjust the ratios of the juices to suit your taste preferences. You can also experiment with adding other fruit juices such as grape, cranberry juice cocktail, apple cider, or pomegranate juice.
Leftover punch can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium heat or in the microwave before serving. You do not need to bring it to a boil.
Yes. You’ll follow the directions except using a large saucepan or pot.
Yes. If you don’t have white granulated sugar on hand, it will work the same.
More Slow Cooker Drink Recipes
- Slow Cooker Red Hots Punch
- Slow Cooker Fireball Apple Cider
- Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
- Slow Cooker Pear Cider
- Slow Cooker Apple Cider
- Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Cider
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Warm Christmas Punch
Ingredients
- 4 cups cranberry juice
- 4 cups apple juice
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- 1 cup orange juice
- juice From 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar, adjust to taste
- 2-3 cinnamon sticks
- 8 whole cloves
- 1 orange, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 apple, sliced (for garnish)
- fresh cranberries, for garnish
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine the cranberry juice, apple juice, pineapple juice, orange juice, and lemon juice.
- Stir in the granulated sugar until dissolved.
- Add the cinnamon sticks and whole cloves to the mixture for added flavor.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 2-4 hours, or until the punch is hot and the flavors have melded together.
- Taste the punch and adjust the sweetness to your liking by adding more sugar if desired.
- Before serving, remove the cinnamon stick and whole cloves from the punch.
- Ladle the hot punch into mugs or cups and garnish with orange slices and fresh cranberries.
- Serve the Slow Cooker Christmas Punch warm and enjoy!
Sarah’s Notes
- You can keep the punch warm in the slow cooker by setting it to the “Keep Warm” setting.
- For an extra festive touch, you can rim the mugs or cups with sugar and garnish with cinnamon sticks or sprigs of fresh mint.
- Feel free to adjust the ratios of the juices to suit your taste preferences. You can also experiment with adding other fruit juices such as grape or pomegranate juice.
- Leftover punch can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
Recipe Adapted from Savory Nothings
