Description
This Crock Pot Apple Cider recipe is a warm, comforting beverage perfect for chilly days and gatherings. Made by slow cooking apple juice with a homemade apple cider mix, it delivers cozy fall flavors enhanced by cinnamon sticks and fresh apple slices. This easy recipe is ideal for serving a crowd with minimal effort using a crock pot.
Ingredients
Scale
Apple Cider Base
- 3 quarts (12 cups) apple juice
- ¾ cup homemade apple cider mix*
Garnishes
- Cinnamon sticks, for serving
- Apple slices, thinly sliced, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the crock pot: Pour the 3 quarts (12 cups) of apple juice into the bowl of your crock pot or slow cooker.
- Add the apple cider mix: Stir in the ¾ cup of homemade apple cider mix thoroughly until fully combined with the apple juice.
- Cook the cider: Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on low heat for 2 hours, allowing the cider to heat through and the mix to dissolve completely.
- Serve warm: Once hot, ladle the apple cider into mugs. Garnish each serving with a cinnamon stick and thin apple slices for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- The homemade apple cider mix usually includes a blend of warm spices such as cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice.
- For a spiked version, consider adding a splash of bourbon or rum just before serving.
- Keep the cider on ‘warm’ setting if not serving immediately to maintain temperature without overcooking.
- This recipe can be easily doubled or halved depending on the size of your crock pot.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: apple cider, crock pot cider, slow cooker apple cider, warm apple drink, fall beverage, homemade apple cider
