Slow Cooker Apple Cider
Slow cooker apple cider is an easy way to make a big batch of homemade cider this fall and holiday season. Sweet and perfectly spiced, this warm drink will keep you cozy throughout the cooler months!
Servings: 8
Calories: 282kcal
Ingredients
- 10 large apples sliced or quartered
- 8 cups water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large orange sliced or quartered
- 1 tsp whole cloves
- 3-4 cinnamon sticks optional
- 1 star anise pod optional
- 1/4- 1/2 cup sugar for sweetening, optional
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients EXCEPT the sugar for sweetening to the bowl of your slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours.
- Uncover and use a potato masher to mash the fruit slightly. Stir to combine.
- Cover and continue cooking for an additional hour.
- Carefully taste (it will be HOT), and add additional sugar as needed to sweeten to your desired preference.
Notes
- If you don't like pulp in your cider, run the cider through a strainer before serving.
- You can make this on the stovetop by simmering for 2 hours.
- We use a mixture of granny smith and sweeter red apples, but you can use any variety you prefer.
- Want a sweeter cider without the extra sugar? Omit the oranges or peel the oranges. The rinds add a bit of a bitter flavor that adds depth, but does need sugar to balance.
Nutrition
Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 357mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 63g | Vitamin A: 206IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg