Description
This cozy Crockpot Apple Cider recipe is perfect for warming up on chilly days. Infused with fragrant spices like cinnamon, cloves, and allspice, and sweetened with brown sugar and fresh orange slices, this slow-cooked beverage makes a delightful treat for gatherings or quiet evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Spices
- 2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches each)
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon whole allspice
Liquids & Sweeteners
- 2 quarts apple cider
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
Fruit
- 1 orange, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare spice bag: Place the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and whole allspice on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather the corners together and tie securely with string to form a spice bag, ensuring the spices are contained but can infuse the cider.
- Combine ingredients in slow cooker: Pour the 2 quarts of apple cider into a 3-quart slow cooker. Add the packed brown sugar and stir gently until the sugar is completely dissolved, ensuring even sweetness throughout the cider.
- Add spices and orange slices: Place the prepared spice bag into the cider. Then lay the orange slices on top of the mixture to add a citrusy aroma and flavor as it heats.
- Cook the cider: Cover the slow cooker and set it to low. Let the cider cook for 2 to 3 hours until it is fully heated through and the flavors have melded together.
- Serve and discard spices: Once heated, carefully remove and discard the spice bag before serving. Ladle the warm cider into mugs and enjoy the aromatic, spiced beverage.
Notes
- For stronger spice flavor, let the cider cook for the full 3 hours.
- Use fresh apple cider for the best taste and flavor profile.
- Orange slices not only add flavor but can be used as garnish.
- This recipe can be doubled if you have a larger slow cooker.
- Keep the cider warm on the low setting if serving over a longer period.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
