Slow Cooker Apple Cider Recipe

Warm yourself this winter with a delicious apple cider drink! It has the perfect balance of tangy, sweet flavors with the right notes of cinnamon. It has been our go-to drink for the holidays. On a cold night, nothing can truly beat a cup of warm apple cider and a slice of homemade pie!

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To make apple cider at home, you need apples, cinnamon, whole cloves, whole allspice, water, and brown sugar. Some people add oranges and other spices like nutmeg. The oranges add fruity flavors and a citrus aroma to the cider. Learn how to make apple cider using your slow cooker with The Stay At Home Chef‘s recipe.

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Easy Slow Cooker Apple Cider Ingredients

• 8 gala apples (cored and quartered)
• four sticks of cinnamon
• one tablespoon of whole cloves
• one teaspoon of whole allspice
• 10 cups of water
• 1/2 cup of brown sugar

Note: if you don’t have a slow cooker, use a saucepan and place it over medium heat.

How to Make Slow Cooker Apple Cider

Step 1:

Place the quartered apples into a slow cooker. Add 4 sticks of cinnamon, 1 tablespoon of whole cloves, 1 teaspoon of whole allspice, and 10 cups of water.

Step 2:

Cover it with the lid and cook on high setting for about 3 hours.

Step 3:

After 3 hours, mash the apples using a potato masher. Add 1/2 cup of brown sugar and mix well. Place the lid and cook for 1 to 3 more hours on a high setting.

Step 4:

Once done, place a colander on a large pot, then pour the apple cider to strain the solids from the liquids. Discard the solids, then store the liquid in an air-tight jar for up to one week or freeze it for later use. Serve and enjoy while warm.

Slow Cooker Apple Cider Recipe