Crock Pot Hot Apple Cider
Warm up your home this season with the irresistible aroma and flavor of Crock Pot Hot Apple Cider. This slow-cooked beverage is the perfect crowd-pleaser for fall and winter gatherings, blending sweet apple cider with fresh orange slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, and a hint of ginger for a comforting spiced drink. A dash of vanilla and a sprinkle of nutmeg add a layer of warmth, while brown sugar enhances the natural sweetness. Prepared entirely in a crock pot, this hands-off recipe allows the spices to meld beautifully over four hours, creating a fragrant and festive drink. Serve it in mugs with optional garnishes like apple slices or extra cinnamon sticks for a visually stunning and delicious treat. Whether you're hosting a holiday party or enjoying a cozy night in, this crock pot hot apple cider is a must-try seasonal favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups apple cider
- 1 whole orange
- 4 whole cinnamon sticks
- 8 pieces whole cloves
- 2 whole star anise
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 whole sliced apples (optional for garnish)
- 4 whole additional cinnamon sticks (optional for serving)
Instructions
Pour 8 cups of apple cider into a large crock pot.
Wash the orange thoroughly, and slice it into rounds. Add the orange slices to the crock pot.
Add 4 cinnamon sticks, 8 whole cloves, and 2 star anise pods to the cider.
Peel the 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, and slice it thinly. Add the slices to the crock pot.
Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar into the mixture. Stir gently to combine.
Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cider for added warmth and depth of flavor.
Set the crock pot to LOW and cook for 4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together.
After cooking, use a slotted spoon to remove the orange slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, and ginger pieces from the cider.
Ladle the hot apple cider into mugs. If desired, garnish with fresh apple slices and an additional cinnamon stick in each serving.
Serve immediately and enjoy the cozy, spiced goodness of hot apple cider.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1171 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.1 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 96 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 287.9 g | 105% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.8 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 224.6 g | ||
| Protein | 5.0 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 464 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 2490 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
