Warm Slow Cooker or Crock Pot Cider
Cozy up with the ultimate comfort drink this season by making Warm Slow Cooker or Crock Pot Cider, a fragrant and flavorful beverage that fills your home with the aroma of fall. Made with rich apple cider, warming cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and star anise, this recipe incorporates a medley of spices that infuse slowly for hours, creating a deeply satisfying flavor. Fresh orange slices, a touch of brown sugar, and a splash of vanilla extract add sweetness and complexity, while optional garnishes like fresh cranberries and apple slices elevate its presentation. Perfect for holiday gatherings or quiet nights by the fire, this easy-to-make cider comes together with minimal prep and makes enough to serve a crowd. Whether you're entertaining or indulging in a cozy treat, this slow cooker cider is guaranteed to warm both hands and hearts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Apple cider
- 3 pieces Cinnamon sticks
- 8 pieces Whole cloves
- 2 pieces Star anise
- 1 whole Orange
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups Fresh cranberries (optional, for garnish)
- 1 whole Apple slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Pour the apple cider into the slow cooker.
Wash the orange thoroughly and slice it into rounds. Add the orange slices to the slow cooker.
Place the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and star anise directly into the slow cooker, or bundle them in a cheesecloth for easy removal later.
Stir in the brown sugar and vanilla extract to add a hint of sweetness and depth of flavor.
Set the slow cooker to the low heat setting and cook for 4 hours. Stir occasionally to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
After 4 hours, taste the cider and adjust sweetness by adding more brown sugar if desired.
Using a ladle, carefully strain out the spices and orange slices if preferred.
Serve the cider warm in mugs, garnished with fresh cranberries and apple slices if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1180 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.7 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 97 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 287.7 g | 105% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.8 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 227.9 g | ||
| Protein | 5.9 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 388 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 2575 mg | 55% | |
*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.
