Slow Cooker Cider
Cozy up with this irresistibly fragrant Slow Cooker Cider, a perfect blend of seasonal spices and juicy fruit that makes every sip pure comfort. Made with fresh apple cider, zesty orange slices, and an aromatic mix of cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice berries, and star anise, this recipe delivers a warm, spiced beverage that's as inviting as it is delicious. A touch of dark brown sugar and vanilla extract adds a subtle sweetness, while fresh ginger provides a gentle kick. The best part? Your slow cooker does all the work in just four hours, filling your home with the mouthwatering aroma of autumn. Serve it warm with elegant garnishes like apple or orange slices and a cinnamon stick for a festive presentation. Ideal for holiday gatherings or quiet nights by the fire, this easy-to-make mulled cider captures the essence of fall and winter in a cup.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Apple cider
- 1 large Orange
- 3 sticks Cinnamon sticks
- 10 pieces Whole cloves
- 6 pieces Allspice berries
- 2 pieces Star anise
- 1 2-inch piece Fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons Dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- Optional garnish: apple slices, orange slices, cinnamon sticks
Instructions
Pour the apple cider into the slow cooker.
Slice the orange into rounds and add them to the slow cooker.
Add the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, allspice berries, and star anise to the slow cooker. For easier cleanup, you can place these spices in a small piece of cheesecloth tied together or in a spice bag.
Peel the ginger and slightly crush it with the flat side of a knife. Add it to the cider mixture.
Stir in the dark brown sugar and vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on low for 4 hours.
After 4 hours, taste the cider and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more brown sugar, one teaspoon at a time.
Strain the cider through a fine mesh sieve to remove the spices and orange slices if desired, or leave them in for a rustic presentation.
Serve the cider warm, garnished with optional apple slices, orange slices, or a cinnamon stick for decoration.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1260 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.6 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 109 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 307.7 g | 112% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 245.5 g | ||
| Protein | 6.7 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 457 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 2796 mg | 59% | |
*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.
