5 from 18 votes
Homemade Hot Apple Cider
Homemade Hot Apple Cider blends peeled apples, orange, cinnamon sticks, and maple syrup simmered in water for several hours in a slow cooker. The long, gentle cooking extracts warm spiced flavors and creates a cozy drink with a balanced sweetness that can be adjusted. The cider is then strained for smoothness, offering a comforting beverage ideal for cooler days or gatherings.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 d
Total Time
1 d 10 mins
Servings:
9
Liters
Calories:
102 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 apple roughly peeled and sliced
- ½ orange peeled, large
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 cinnamon stick
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 7.5 liters water filtered
Instructions
- If you haven't already, peel the apples and roughly chop.
- Add all ingredients into a slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
- Let cool slightly and strain out the ingredients with a small mesh strainer.
- Store the apple cider the fridge in airtight jars and heat to enjoy.
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Notes
- The choice of apple variety affects the flavor of the cider; try sweeter or tart apples for different profiles.
- Cook the cider on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4 hours if time is short.
- The cider can be kept warm by simmering after cooking or cooled for refrigerating.
- Store cider in airtight jars in the refrigerator for up to one week, reheating as desired.
- Add additional maple syrup to individual servings or the slow cooker to increase sweetness.
Nutrition Information
Calories
102kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
419mg
(17%)
Potassium
196mg
(4%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
104IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
275mg
(28%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9 Liters
Amount Per Serving
Calories 102
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 102kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 419mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 104IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 275mg | 28% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.