Homemade Slow Cooker Apple Cider

Slow Cooker Apple Cider in a small glass with a golden base.

5 from 1 vote

This delightful Homemade Slow Cooker Apple Cider truly captures the essence of the cozy fall season. It's a breeze to whip up – simply set it and forget it! You'll only need a handful of warm and comforting ingredients to create this cider, which bursts with bold apple flavor, a hint of citrus, and a comforting blend of warm spices. Plus, you can sweeten it naturally if you like. Whether you enjoy it piping hot or chilled, it's the perfect companion for embracing the warmth of fall. Vegan + gluten-free.

Prep Time10

Cook Time3

Total Time3 10

Course: Drinks

Keyword: apple, apple cider, apples, beverage, brown sugar, cinnamon, classic, detox, drinks, easy, fall recipe, gluten-free, healthy, holidays, homemade, orange, plant-based, recipe, slow cooker, spices, sweet, traditional, vegan

Servings: servings

Calories: 109kcal

Author: Shanika

Ingredients

8 organic Gala apples, peeled + diced
1 large organic orange, sliced
8-9 cups fresh water
4 cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon ground all spice

Sweetener:

½ cup organic brown sugar (I use Sugar in the Raw; See Notes!)

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Begin by turning on your slow cooker to it's highest setting for 3 hours.
Add the apples, oranges, cinnamon sticks, all spice, and cloves to your slow cooker and cover with water, leaving about an inch of space at the top so that it doesn't boil over.
Let it simmer until the apples have softened entirely and everything becomes fragrant.
Once done, turn off your slow cooker, remove oranges, and carefully scoop spoonfuls (using a large cooking spoon) of the mixture and place it into a strainer over a large bowl, squeezing the apples to remove the excess juice. Continue this until all of apple cider is strained into the bowl. Discard the apples, cinnamon sticks and cloves.
Stir in the brown sugar or your other choice of sweetener until fully dissolved.
To serve, add apple cider to your prepared glass along with a slice of orange and a cinnamon stick, if preferred.
Sip, sip and enjoy!

Notes

SWEETENER: If you choose to opt out of brown sugar, you can substitute with pure maple or Agave as well.

STORAGE: Keep any leftovers in the refrigerator, tightly covered in your pitcher for up to 5 days. Can be frozen for up to 3 months and thawed in the refrigerator.

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