Slow Cooker Spiced Apple Cider
A cozy and easy recipe for spiced apple cider made in a slow cooker, perfect for chilly nights and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Total Time: 190 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 gallon apple cider or unfiltered apple juice
- 2 to 3 cinnamon sticks
- 6 to 10 whole cloves (start small)
- 1 orange, sliced (optional but great)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup, brown sugar, or honey (optional)
Instructions
- Pour the cider into your slow cooker.
- Add the cinnamon sticks, cloves, and orange slices if using.
- Cover and heat on LOW for 3 to 4 hours or HIGH for about 1.5 to 2 hours.
- Taste it near the end and add sweetener if desired.
- Strain out the spices and fruit if you prefer it smooth, or ladle carefully and leave them in for looks.
Notes
Do not boil the cider; the slow cooker warms it gently. Use good quality cider for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: apple cider, spiced cider, slow cooker recipes, fall drinks, warm beverages