Slow Cooker Autumn Cider
Cozy up with a cup of Slow Cooker Autumn Cider—a fragrant and comforting seasonal drink that's perfect for chilly evenings and gatherings. This recipe transforms classic apple cider into an aromatic masterpiece by slow simmering it with slices of fresh orange, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, allspice berries, star anise, and a hint of ginger for a warming spice blend. Sweetened with brown sugar and enriched with a touch of vanilla extract, every sip is brimming with fall flavors. The slow cooker does all the work, making it an effortless yet impressive centerpiece for your autumn festivities. Serve it warm and optionally spike it with bourbon or rum for an adult twist. Garnished with a cinnamon stick or orange slice, this cider is as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for Halloween parties, Thanksgiving gatherings, or quiet evenings by the fire, this recipe is your go-to for celebrating the essence of autumn.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Apple cider
- 1 whole Orange
- 3 Cinnamon sticks
- 10 Whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon Allspice berries
- 2 Star anise
- 1 2-inch piece Fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 ounce per serving Optional Bourbon or rum
Instructions
Pour the apple cider into a slow cooker.
Wash the orange thoroughly and slice it into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Add the orange slices to the slow cooker.
Add cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, allspice berries, star anise, and fresh ginger to the slow cooker.
Stir in the brown sugar and vanilla extract to enhance the sweetness and depth of flavor.
Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat. Allow the cider to cook for 4 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure the spices infuse evenly.
Taste the cider after 4 hours. If desired, adjust the sweetness by adding more brown sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time.
Strain the cider through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the spices and orange slices.
Serve the cider warm in mugs. Optionally, add 1 ounce of bourbon or rum per serving for an adult twist.
Garnish with a cinnamon stick or an orange slice, if desired, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1256 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.4 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 146 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 287.7 g | 105% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.2 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 221.5 g | ||
| Protein | 7.0 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 514 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 2846 mg | 61% | |
*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.
