Slow Cooker Apple Cider
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5
Slow Cooker Apple Cider
Description
Slow Cooker Apple Cider blends eight cups of apple juice with brown sugar and a selection of whole spices including cinnamon sticks, allspice berries, whole cloves, and an optional star anise. Sliced fresh orange introduces brightness and enhances flavor complexity. The mixture cooks for one and a half hours on high or three hours on low in a slow cooker, allowing the spices to infuse thoroughly.
After cooking, the whole spices and orange slices are removed to achieve a smooth spiced cider. It is served garnished with cinnamon sticks and fresh apple, orange, and cranberry slices to provide a festive, rustic presentation. The heat from the slow cooker keeps the cider warm, making it suitable for gatherings.
The use of whole spices allows gradual flavor extraction, and extending simmer time will intensify the spice profile. The recipe’s warm, aromatic cider is ideal for seasonal celebrations or casual sipping on cool days.
Ingredients
- 8 cups apple juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 4 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice berries whole
- 1 teaspoon clove whole
- 1 star anise optional
- 1 orange sliced
- cinnamon stick garnishes, sliced (apples and oranges
- apple
- orange
- Cranberry
Instructions
- Place the apple juice, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, allspice berries, cloves, star anise and orange in a slow cooker.
- Cook on HIGH for 1 1/2 hours or LOW for 3 hours. Remove whole spices and orange slices. Serve, garnished with cinnamon sticks, apples, oranges and cranberries if desired.
Notes
- Using whole spices helps release flavor slowly during simmering for a balanced spice note.
- Longer cooking times increase the intensity of the spice flavors.
- Keep the cider warm on the slow cooker’s keep-warm setting for convenient self-serving.
- Serve with fresh apple, orange, and cranberry slices for a festive touch.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 119 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 119kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 258mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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