Apple Cranberry Slow Cooker Tea Recipe - Crunchy Creamy Sweet (2024)

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Apple Cranberry Slow Cooker Tea Recipe - warm and cozy tea with fresh cranberries and apples, cooked in slow cooker. Perfect for chilly fall and winter days!

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As soon as the temperatures turn chilly, every afternoon I have a ritual of making a cup of tea. Recently, my 10 year old started to join me and she became a huge fan of tea. We love peppermint tea, orange tea and now this Cranberry Apple Tea. Best part - it's cooked in a slow cooker and kept warm all day. Just fill up your mug whenever you are ready!

There is no dealing with hot boiling water here so I let my kiddos even do the prep. All they need to do, is place everything in the slow cooker and turn it on. We can even get it done in on a weekend morning, before we leave the house to do shopping, go for a walk, visit family and friends. Then we come home to a cozy, warm, fragrant sweet tea to fill up our mugs with.

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Right now I can get my favorite Lipton tea in Target with the Buy 3, Get 1 Free promotion and stock up for the season. To find the Target store near you, click HERE. Target's Fall Food program encourages families to bond together through cooking and creating meals the whole family will love. Look for sale tagsBuy 3, Get 1 Free on select Unilever food and ice cream brands at Target and stock up too!

We were invited to try one of a few recipes using products participating in this promotion, and quickly decided on the Autumn Apple Tea recipe from Lipton. My daughter decided to add fresh cranberries because we have a ton of them and they are our favorite fall and winter flavor. I decided we should make it all in a slow cooker. That way it's ready, warm for us to enjoy all day long.

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Apple Cranberry Slow Cooker Tea Recipe

Author: Anna

Apple Cranberry Slow Cooker Tea Recipe - warm and cozy tea with fresh cranberries and apples, cooked in slow cooker. Perfect for chilly fall and winter days! Recipe adapted from Lipton.

5 from 8 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 4 hours hrs

Total Time 4 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings 6 people

Calories 160 kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 cups 100% apple juice
  • 2 cups cranberry juice co*cktail
  • ¾ cup fresh cranberries
  • 1 apple sliced (I used honey crisp)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • 5 bags of Lipton tea tags removed

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Nutrition

Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 39.8mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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  1. Lynn says

    Apple Cranberry Slow Cooker Tea Recipe - Crunchy Creamy Sweet (9)
    Love this! Make it all year long. Its become my traditional drink when I put up my Christmas decorations. I put it on warm when done and drink it all day. I do add mulled whine spices during the 4.5h. Takes it over the top. Thank you for the recipe .

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  2. Lisa says

    Apple Cranberry Slow Cooker Tea Recipe - Crunchy Creamy Sweet (10)
    This tea looks amazing! So perfect for cozy fall days!

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  3. Emma says

    Apple Cranberry Slow Cooker Tea Recipe - Crunchy Creamy Sweet (11)
    This looks great!! What kind of Lipton tea do you use? Just black tea?

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    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      Hi Emma! I used the original Lipton tea. You can use whatever tea you like. I hope this helps! Have a beautiful week! -Anna

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      • Emma says

        Okay great, thank you!

  4. DessertForTwo says

    Apple Cranberry Slow Cooker Tea Recipe - Crunchy Creamy Sweet (12)
    This looks like exactly something I would love!

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  5. Kristen says

    Apple Cranberry Slow Cooker Tea Recipe - Crunchy Creamy Sweet (13)
    My mom always makes what she calls Christmas Tea--and it is very similar to this. I can't wait to give your slow cooker version a try!

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  6. Matt says

    Apple Cranberry Slow Cooker Tea Recipe - Crunchy Creamy Sweet (14)
    This would be great for holiday entertaining!!

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  7. Joanie says

    Apple Cranberry Slow Cooker Tea Recipe - Crunchy Creamy Sweet (15)
    I'll bet this makes your kitchen smell amazing. I love how easy this is and perfect for cooler temperatures.

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  8. Rachel says

    Love that this is made in the slow cooker!

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  9. Megan says

    My girls would absolutely love this! And I love the east of throwing everything in the slow cooker. Great idea!

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    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      Thank you, Megan!

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  10. Patricia says

    I just love this recipe! I sip tea all winter, and this sounds wonderful! Love it!

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    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      I do too, Patricia! My favorite every afternoon. 😀

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  11. Rebecca says

    This sounds like the most perfect way to warm-up. I love tea!

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    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      Me too! Thanks, Rebecca!

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  12. Sabrina says

    What a great way to make a big batch of tea for a party! Sounds delicious!

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    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      Thank you, Sabrina!

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  13. Cookin Canuck says

    Such a fun idea! I recently made a chai apple cider in the slow cooker and it was a huge hit with my family. I have a feeling they'd love this one, too

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    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      Oooo! Chai apple cider - that sounds incredible! Thank you, Dara!

      Reply

  14. Karen says

    These photos are GORGEOUS Anna! Love that this is made in the slow cooker too. I love doing drinks in the slow cooker, one less thing to worry about! 🙂

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    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      Thank you so much, Karen! I completely agree, one less thing to worry about! 😀

      Reply

Apple Cranberry Slow Cooker Tea Recipe - Crunchy Creamy Sweet (2024)

FAQs

What does cranberry apple tea do for you? ›

Its regular consumption might prevents accumulation of plaque in the arteries and also ensure regular flow of oxygen and blood to the heart. It might do this by preventing platelet build-up and reducing blood pressure, through anti-inflammatory mechanisms.

What are the benefits of cranberry tea? ›

In general, the cranberry helps to keep a good immune system, fights against cholesterol, protects the stomach (it calms ulcers) and the mucous membranes.

Is Cran Apple healthy? ›

Cran-Apple is the name of the cranberry and apple juice concoction created by Ocean Spray. While it may seem silly to some, the drink actually boasts a lot of great benefits. Cranberries and apples each possess their own nutritional qualities that make them great separately, yet even better together.

Is apple tea good for you? ›

Apple tea offers high amounts of magnesium, potassium, vitamins C and sodium, all of which can help build strong bones. The active ingredients of apple tea help in reducing the bad cholesterols in the body, which lowers the blood pressure.

Is cranberry tea good for kidneys? ›

Scientists think that cranberries also interfere with bacteria sticking to the kidneys, just like they prevent it from sticking to the urinary tract. Look for low-sugar or unsweetened options. Extra sugar can increase both blood sugar and blood pressure, which are both harmful to your kidneys.

What does cranberry do for feminine health? ›

Cranberry can help with urinary tract infections (UTIs)

Pure cranberry juice and concentrated cranberry extract capsules are full of antioxidants and acidic compounds, which are powerful infection fighters that can help prevent bacteria from adhering to the bladder wall.

What organ is cranberry good for? ›

Cranberries provide a good source of various vitamins and antioxidants. Historically, Native Americans used cranberries as a treatment for bladder and kidney diseases, while early settlers from England used them to treat poor appetite, stomach complaints, blood disorders, and scurvy.

Is cranberry tea good for high blood pressure? ›

— The vitamins and minerals they contain boost the body's digestive health and antioxidant system and promote good heart health – even possibly improving blood pressure and cholesterol. — They are high in fiber.

Is cranberry tea good for the liver? ›

Many dark berries — including blueberries, raspberries, and cranberries — contain antioxidants called polyphenols, which may help protect the liver from damage.

Who should not drink cranberry juice? ›

Aspirin: Like aspirin, cranberries contain salicylic acid. If you take aspirin regularly, as a blood-thinner, for example, or if you are allergic to aspirin, you should not take cranberry supplements or drink a lot of juice. Other medications: Cranberry may interact with medications that are broken down by the liver.

Can you drink too much cranberry apple juice? ›

Although cranberry juice is safe to consume in moderation, drinking too much can cause side effects such as upset stomach, diarrhea, and blood sugar spikes.

Is cranberry apple juice good for your kidneys? ›

Scientists think cranberry juice can help prevent pyelonephritis by interfering with bacteria sticking to the kidney walls, too. Cranberry juice that's unsweetened or low in sugar are the best options. Too much sugar can increase blood sugar and blood pressure, both of which can be harmful to your kidneys.

What is the healthiest apple in the world? ›

Red Delicious apples are the healthiest from an antioxidant standpoint, Crumble Smith says. The darker the color of the apple, the richer it'll be in antioxidants.

Is it OK to drink fruit tea everyday? ›

They most certainly are. Fruit and herbal infusions can be enjoyed around the clock and make great caffeine-free hot drinks, helping you to enjoy a healthy lifestyle.

How to drink apple tea for weight loss? ›

This drink is prepared by boiling apple slices with black tea leaves and can be spiced with cinnamon and cloves. You can drink apple tea hot or cold. The drink has a variety of health benefits, which makes it highly effective in reducing body weight.

Is apple cranberry juice good for detox? ›

Great as a detox or a boost in digestion and immune system support; this recipe is completely natural, easy to make, and perfect for the Fall, Winter, or any season.

Is Cranberry Tea good for blood pressure? ›

Improved heart health.

Anthocyanins in cranberry juice may help reduce hardening of the arteries. Several studies also show that cranberry juice may help reduce the chance of heart disease by improving cholesterol levels and lowering blood pressure.

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