Description
A fragrant and spiced apple cider recipe made in a slow cooker, perfect for a warm and comforting drink during chilly days or festive holiday gatherings. Infused with orange, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and optional fresh ginger, this mulled cider is easy to prepare and serves a crowd.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 gallon apple cider
- 1 orange, sliced
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tbsp whole cloves
- 1–2 star anise
- Optional: fresh ginger slices
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the apple cider, sliced orange, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, and optional fresh ginger slices into your slow cooker.
- Cook: Set the slow cooker to Low and cook the mixture for 3 to 4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the cider to become warm and aromatic.
- Strain: After cooking, strain the cider to remove the spices and fruit slices if desired. This step is optional depending on your preference for clarity and texture.
- Serve: Serve the warm cider immediately or keep it on the Warm setting during parties to maintain temperature.
Notes
- Add caramel syrup to create a delicious caramel apple cider variation.
- Keep the cider on Warm in the slow cooker during parties to ensure it stays hot and ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Drinks, Holiday
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
