Description
This homemade Crockpot Apple Cider is a cozy, spiced fall drink made with apples, orange, warm spices, and a touch of brown sugar. Slow-cooked to perfection, it fills your home with an inviting aroma and makes the perfect comforting beverage for chilly days or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
4 pounds apples, chopped (Ambrosia, Honeycrisp, or any eating apples)
1/2 cup brown sugar
4 cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 orange, chopped
2 quarts water
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a crockpot and set on low for 6 hours.
- Once the apples are soft, mash everything in the crockpot with a potato masher.
- Squeeze out as much juice as possible from the apples and orange.
- Scoop out chunks and pour the cider through a fine mesh sieve to remove any pulp.
- Serve warm immediately, or store in an airtight container for later use.
Notes
Adjust spices to taste — add more cinnamon, cloves, or even nutmeg.
Sweeten with extra brown sugar or maple syrup if desired.
Add pears or other fruits for a unique twist.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.
For an adult version, add a splash of rum or bourbon before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
