Crockpot Apple Cider
Servings: 16
Nothing says cooler weather quite like crockpot apple cider. This version takes it to the next level with flavor. Using a slow cooker makes preparing this hot beverage easier than ever and the mulling cider makes your house smell fantastic.
Equipment
- crock pot
Ingredients
- 1 gallon apple cider
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- ½ tsp nutmeg ground
- 1 tbsp cloves whole
- 1 inch ginger root sliced, optional
- orange peel, optional
- maple syrup optional
Instructions
- Combine the cider, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, cloves, ginger and orange peel in a slow cooker.
- Heat on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours, or until the spices infuse the cider. The longer the cider cooks, the stronger the spiced flavor will be.
- Strain the cinnamon sticks, cloves, ginger and orange peel before serving.
- Store extra cider in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks in the fridge. Shake to mix before serving left overs.
Notes
- To make it easier to remove the spices and peel, place them in a few layers of cheesecloth and tie with string to make a nice little bundle then toss the bundle into the crockpot. Then you can just take out the bundle before serving.
- For a sweeter sip, add honey or maple syrup.
- For an even more festive finish, top with coconut whipped cream.
- I like to look for apple cider that's just apples so I can adjust the flavor + sweetness more easily.
Nutrition
Calories: 112kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 0.3g, Fat: 0.4g, Saturated Fat: 0.1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g, Trans Fat: 0.001g, Sodium: 10mg, Potassium: 245mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 23g, Vitamin A: 5IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 29mg, Iron: 0.4mg