Spiced Slow Cooker Apple Cider
Spiced Slow Cooker Apple Cider is the ultimate fall comfort drink, warming your heart and home with its fragrant blend of spices and apples.
Equipment
- - Slow Cooker
Ingredients
For the Sweetness
- 1 cup brown sugar adjust according to taste
For the Base
- 1 gallon water ensure it covers the apples completely
- 10 medium apples mix sweet varieties like Honeycrisp and tart ones like Granny Smith
For the Warmth
- 5 whole cloves optional
- 3 whole cinnamon sticks steep for the entire cooking time
For the Citrus Touch
- 1 medium orange sliced
Instructions
How to Make Spiced Slow Cooker Apple Cider
- Core and chop about 10 medium apples into rough chunks, leaving the skins on for added flavor and nutrients.
- Place the chopped apples, sliced orange, whole cloves, and cinnamon sticks into the slow cooker.
- Pour enough water into the slow cooker until all your ingredients are completely submerged.
- Set your slow cooker to high and let it cook for about 4 hours. Mash the apples halfway through.
- Carefully strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to separate the solids from the liquid.
- Return the strained cider to the slow cooker. Taste and stir in brown sugar to your liking.
Notes
Optional: Garnish with a cinnamon stick for an extra touch of warmth and flavor.