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Homemade Crock-Pot Apple Cider Create Pinterest Pin

Homemade Crock-Pot Apple Cider Create Pinterest Pin

This homemade apple cider is easy to prepare in the morning or before bed. Use a slow cooker for delicious results.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Course beverage
Cuisine American
Servings 8 cups
Calories 100 kcal

Equipment

  • 6 quart slow cooker

Ingredients
  

Fruits

  • 8-10 medium apples McIntosh, Golden Delicious, Pink Lady, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn
  • 1 orange

Spices

  • 2 sticks cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon whole cloves
  • 1 teaspoon whole allspice

Sweeteners

  • 1 cup sweetener granulated sugar, brown sugar, honey, maple syrup, or a combo

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Peel the apples and discard the peel. Chop into large chunks or use an apple slicer.
  • Remove the peel from the orange, leaving behind the white fibrous pith.

Slow cook

  • Place the apple pieces, orange peel, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and whole allspice into the slow cooker.
  • Fill the slow cooker with enough water to reach the bottom of the top layer of apples.
  • Turn it on low and put the lid on. Brew on low for 8-12 hours.
  • Add the sweetener of your choice and stir to mix together and melt.
  • Using a potato masher, mash all of the apples in the slow cooker.
  • If a more clear cider is desired, carefully strain the cider through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth.
  • Let cool slightly and taste. Add more sweetener if desired.
  • If you'd like a more concentrated flavor, turn the slow cooker to high and boil off some of the water.
  • Store leftover cider in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Notes

Make sure to add sweetness to your cider as it dramatically changes the flavor. White sugar gives a lighter appearance, while brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup gives a darker color.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 25gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg
Keyword apple cider, crock pot, fall recipes, homemade, slow cooker, Warm Drinks
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