Crock Pot Spiced Apple Cider
Embrace the cozy warmth of fall and winter with this Crock Pot Spiced Apple Cider, a comforting beverage that's as fragrant as it is flavorful. Infused with a medley of aromatic spices like cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, and a hint of nutmeg, this homemade apple cider delivers the perfect balance of sweetness from brown sugar and a touch of tang from fresh orange slices. Slow-simmered to perfection in your crock pot, this easy recipe requires minimal effort but yields maximum flavor, making it ideal for family gatherings and holiday parties. Finish with a splash of vanilla extract for a rich, velvety depth, and garnish with festive fresh cranberries for an elegant touch. Perfect for warming up on chilly days, this spiced cider is a must-try seasonal delight!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Apple cider
- 3 Cinnamon sticks
- 10 Whole cloves
- 2 Star anise
- 1 Orange
- 1 inch Fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 0.25 teaspoons Nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Fresh cranberries (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Pour the apple cider into a 6-quart crock pot.
Wash the orange thoroughly, then slice it into thin rounds and add the slices to the crock pot.
Peel the fresh ginger and cut it into thin slices. Add the slices to the crock pot.
Add the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, and nutmeg to the cider. These spices will provide the warm, fragrant flavor we’re aiming for.
Stir in the brown sugar to balance the tartness of the cider.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it to low heat. Allow the cider to simmer gently for 4 hours. Stir occasionally so the spices are well-distributed.
After 4 hours, taste the cider and adjust the sweetness if needed by adding more brown sugar.
Turn off the crock pot and stir in the vanilla extract for a rich finish. Let it steep for another 10 minutes with the lid on.
Using a fine mesh strainer or slotted spoon, remove the orange slices, ginger, and whole spices from the cider.
Ladle the spiced apple cider into mugs. Garnish with fresh cranberries or a cinnamon stick for a festive touch, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy the cozy flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1251 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.6 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 148 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 303.1 g | 110% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.9 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 228.4 g | ||
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 525 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 2930 mg | 62% | |
*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.
