Slow Cooker Apple Cider

Slow cooker apple cider is a delicious cozy treat, and perfect for the Holidays.
Spices and citrus along with sweet apples, make the apple cider not only taste delicious but your house will smell amazing while its simmering.

What apples are best for apple cider?

Any apples will work fine. Some will just be a little more tart and would require more sugar to sweeten the cider, you can always add more sugar at the end of it is too tart for your liking.

Can I make this ahead of time and reheat when ready to use?

Yes absolutely! Either just put a mug of apple cider in the microwave, until heated through. Or heat a larger portion in a saucepan on low on the stove.

Tips for making apple cider

• The cranberries are optional, I just happen to have some extra from Thanksgiving so I threw them in.
• Star anise has a mild fragrance of licorice but adds great flavor to the cider. Also makes a beautiful garnish.
• Adding the whole cloves to the orange slices just saves you time from having to fish them out before serving.
• Adding a splash or two or three of brandy makes an amazing cozy adult cocktail.

The cold weather makes you want to snuggle up with a cozy warm drink. Right? This apple cider is loved by kids and adults.

What goes with slow cooker apple cider?

• Apple Cider Donuts
• Caramel Pecan Oatmeal Cookies
• Caramel Skillet Apple Crisp
• IHOP Copycat Pancakes

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Slow Cooker Apple Cider

Wendie

Slow cooker apple cider is easy to make and packed with flavor.

4.50 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 6 hours hrs

Total Time 6 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings 8 -10 cups

Calories 249 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 4 pounds apples cut into quarters (I used Gala and Honey Crisp)
• 1/2- 3/4 cup brown sugar depending on sweetness of the apples.
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• 1 tablespoon ground all spice
• 1 teaspoon whole cloves
• 4 star anise optional
• 1 cup cranberries
• 1 orange cut into slices
• 10 cups water

Instructions

 

• In a small bowl mix the brown sugar and all spice until combined.
• Place cloves into the orange slices and set aside.
• Place all the ingredients into the slow cooker. Cook on low 6 hours or high 4 hours.
• After apples are soft mash all the contents with a potato masher. Squeezing out as mush juice as possible.
• Strain out the ingredients until you just have liquid. Serve warm
  
  

Notes

Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 249kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSodium: 24mgFiber: 7gSugar: 54g

Keyword apple cider, Slow Cooker

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