Description
This easy crockpot apple cider recipe is a warm and comforting drink perfect for chilly days and festive gatherings. Made with apple cider, warming spices, brown sugar, and orange slices, it gently simmers to blend flavors for a deliciously aromatic beverage everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Spices
- 2 whole cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon whole allspice
Main Ingredients
- 8 cups (2 quarts) apple cider
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 large orange sliced
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: Pour the apple cider into the crockpot and add the packed light brown sugar. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves completely to ensure even sweetness.
- Add spices and orange slices: Place the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, whole allspice, and sliced orange into the crockpot with the cider mixture for flavor infusion.
- Cook the cider: Cover the crockpot and cook on the low setting for at least 2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld. You may keep the cider warm on low until ready to serve.
- Strain and serve: Using a small strainer, remove and discard the cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice, and orange slices before ladling the warm apple cider into mugs for serving.
Notes
- For a spicier cider, add more cinnamon sticks or a pinch of ground nutmeg.
- You can substitute light brown sugar with honey or maple syrup for a different flavor profile.
- Keep the cider warm on low for several hours, but avoid cooking longer than 6 hours to prevent bitterness from the spices.
- This cider can be served chilled with ice or heated as a cozy warm drink.
- For an adult version, add a splash of bourbon or rum before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 82 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
