Slow Cooker Ginger-Apple Cider

1 gallon (128 oz.) containers refrigerated 100% apple cider 

6 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks, plus more for garnish 

1 lemon, sliced 

4 star anise, plus more for garnish 

1 whole nutmeg 

1 (2 inch) piece ginger root, peeled and sliced 

Granny Smith apples, sliced lengthwise, for garnish 

Fuji apples, sliced lengthwise, for garnish

1. Pour cider into a 7-qt. slow cooker. Add 6 cinnamon sticks, lemon slices, 4 star anise, nutmeg, and ginger root.
2. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2½ to 3 hours or until warm and desired spice level has developed. Reduce setting to warm. Garnish slow cooker with apple slices, cinnamon sticks, and star anise. 

Each serving contains: 110 calories, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 35 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrates, 0 g fiber, 27 g sugar, 0 g protein. Daily values: 0% vitamin D, 0% calcium, 0% iron, 6% potassium.