Description
This slow cooker apple cider is quick and easy to prepare, with hints of cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and orange — a rich and flavorful fall drink.
Ingredients
- 8 medium apples, quartered
- 1 orange, quartered
- 4 sticks cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons whole cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon whole allspice
- 10 cups water
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (or adjust to your desired sweetness)
Instructions
- Place the quartered apples and orange into the bowl of a slow cooker. Add cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and allspice. Pour in water (it should completely cover the fruit and almost fill up the top of the slow cooker, about 1 inch left at the top).
- Cook on high heat for 3 hours, or on low heat for 6 hours.
- Use a potato masher or fork to mash the apples. Stir in brown sugar and cook on low for another hour.
- Use a fine mesh strainer or cheese cloth to strain out the solid bits. Discard the solids and transfer the liquid apple cider to a pitcher or container and serve hot. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for later.
Notes
How to store: Allow leftover apple cider to cool to room temperature and then transfer to an airtight container or sealed pitcher and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pot over the stove on medium-lo heat until warmed through.
How to freeze: You can freeze excess apple cider in a plastic container like a Tupperware or a deli soup container for up to 3 months. When filling the container, make sure you leave room at the top (several inches, at least), as the liquid will expand and could burst if not accounted for.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Drink
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American