Crockpot apple cider is a sweet and refreshing holiday drink with autumn flavors that's sure to be a hit at any gathering! Featuring apple juice, brown sugar, and warm fall spices, this apple cider tastes wonderful. Your house will smell great and the whole family will enjoy this warm and soothing holiday drink!
Best Slow Cooker Hot Apple Cider
This crockpot apple cider recipe is super easy to make and is great for drinking in front of the fireplace with the whole family! Spiced apple cider only takes 5 minutes to prepare by placing apple juice, mulling spices, and brown sugar in the crockpot to simmer to perfection!
You can even add alcohol to make a spiked adult beverage for holiday gatherings! Make this delicious holiday drink during the fall and winter seasons and it's sure to be a new family tradition!
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🥘 Crockpot Apple Cider Ingredients
Crock-pot apple cider only requires a few inexpensive ingredients to make. You can add orange and apple slices on top for some sweetness to balance the spices if desired!
- Mulling Spices - 2 tablespoons of mulling spices.
- Apple Juice - 8 cups of apple juice.
- Brown Sugar - ¼ cup of brown sugar.
- Orange - 1 orange (optional, sliced).
- Apple - 1 apple (optional, sliced).
*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*
🔪 How To Make Crockpot Apple Cider
With only 5 minutes of prep time, this crockpot apple cider recipe is truly hands-off! Gather your crockpot (slow cooker), chef's knife, and measuring cups to get started!
This apple cider will yield about 8 servings (½ gallon)! If you have extra crockpots, you can double or triple this recipe for large holiday parties!
- Prep spices. Place 2 tablespoons of mulling spices in a double layer of cheesecloth and bring up the sides to form a 'bag', tie closed with a string (*see note).
- Add ingredients. Add the 8 cups of apple juice, ¼ cup brown sugar, and mulling spices to your crockpot or slow cooker. Stir until brown sugar dissolves.
- Place fruit on top. Lay apple and orange slices on top of the cider and replace the lid of your crockpot.
- Cook. Cook on low for 2-3 hours or high for 1 ½ hour. Garnish with sliced fruit or cinnamon sticks, if desired, and serve while warm.
A cup of hot apple cider is all you need to enjoy your family and friends' company. Spiced apple cider and my apple cobbler bars would be divine together! Enjoy!
💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes
- Sliced lemons and/or cranberries make a lovely addition to this cider.
- In place of making a cheesecloth bag for the mulling spices, you may remove the large pieces of spices with a slotted spoon or strainer after cooking.
- This recipe yields about ½ a gallon of mulled apple cider.
- Add your favorite bourbon or whiskey for a delicious spiked adult beverage!
🥡 Storing Crockpot Apple Cider
Extra apple cider can be kept in the fridge for up to 5 days. Remove the fruit and skim off any foam that has accumulated on the top. Pour the cider into a plastic pitcher with a lid or a glass bottle with a lid and refrigerate.
❓ Recipe FAQs
Two hours is the general rule to keep apple cider in a slow cooker on 'warm'. After that, it is best to store it in the refrigerator.
Yes, you can replace brown sugar with your favorite sugar-free brown sugar substitute!
Absolutely! Orange juice adds a delightful spiced and refreshing touch to apple cider. Add some whiskey for an extra kick!
😋 More Delicious Crockpot Recipes
- Mac And Cheese- Skip boiling macaroni noodles with this one-pot easy mac and cheese recipe!
- Grape Jelly Meatballs- Try this tasty meatball crockpot recipe for your next potluck or party event!
- Green Beans And Potatoes- A great holiday side dish to try when you need the slow cooker to work for you!
- Creamy Ham Potato Soup- This delicious and hearty soup is packed full of savory ham and tender potatoes!
- Beef Stew- Try this beef stew when you are craving a cozy evening meal with the family!
- Cubed Steak- A tender and juicy beef dinner smothered in creamy and rich gravy!
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📖 Recipe Card
Crockpot Apple Cider
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon mulling spices
- 8 cups apple juice
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 orange (optional, sliced)
- 1 apple (optional, sliced)
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
Instructions
- Place mulling spices in a double layer of cheesecloth and bring up the sides to form a 'bag', tie closed with a string (*see note).
- Add the apple juice, brown sugar, and mulling spices to your crockpot or slow cooker. Stir until brown sugar dissolves.
- Lay apple and orange slices on top of the cider and replace the lid of your crockpot.
- Cook on low for 2-3 hours or high for 1 ½ hours. Garnish with sliced fruit or cinnamon sticks, if desired, and serve while warm.
Notes
- Sliced lemons and/or cranberries make a lovely addition to this cider.
- In place of making a cheesecloth bag for the mulling spices, you may remove the large pieces of spices with a slotted spoon or strainer after cooking.
- This recipe yields about ½ a gallon of mulled apple cider.
- Add your favorite bourbon or whiskey for a delicious spiked adult beverage!
- To store: Extra apple cider can be kept in the fridge for up to 5 days. Remove the fruit and skim off any foam that has accumulated on the top. Pour the cider into a plastic pitcher with a lid or a glass bottle with a lid and refrigerate.
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