Crock Pot Mulled Apple Cider Recipe for the Holidays
We we start to get ready for the holidays, we always reach for our favorite drink recipes. Crock pot Mulled Apple Cider made in the crock pot is perfect for holiday entertaining and a beverage everyone loves!
The “twist” with this mulled apple cider recipe is the addition of five-spice powder, rather than classic pumpkin pie spices. It adds a little something special to an already great tasting combination.
One of the best things about this delicious recipe is the warm and wonderful aroma that fills your home every time you make it. It’s a great way to welcome your family home after a long day or to create a cozy atmosphere on a chilly fall or winter weekend afternoon. For added ambience at your next gathering or get-together, whip up a batch to have quietly simmering in the background – your guests will thank you!
Crock Pot Mulled Apple Cider
Serves: 4-6
- 1/2 gallon fresh apple cider
- 1 medium organic orange, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 3 whole cinnamon sticks
- 10-15 whole cloves
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons five-spice powder
Optional garnish:
Fresh orange slices
whole cinnamon sticks
- Add all ingredients to a slow cooker crock and stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-7. When finished, remove and discard cinnamon sticks and cooked orange slices.
- Ladle warm cider into large mugs and serve with additional orange slices and fresh cinnamon sticks, if desired.
Crock Pot Mulled Apple Cider
- 1/2 gallon fresh apple cider
- 1 medium organic orange sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 3 whole cinnamon sticks
- 10-15 whole cloves
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons five-spice powder
- Optional garnish:
- Fresh orange slices
- whole cinnamon sticks
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Add all ingredients to a slow cooker crock and stir to combine.
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Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-7. When finished, remove and discard cinnamon sticks and cooked orange slices.
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Ladle warm cider into large mugs and serve with additional orange slices and fresh cinnamon sticks, if desired.
For a sweet cider choose from the following apples –
Courtland
Gala
Golden Delicious or Red Delicious
Fuji
For a tarter Cider choose from –
McIntosh
Johnathon
How to Make Your Own Quick Cider –
Wash a dozen apples and place in a large pot. Add enough water to cover apples by at least 2-3 inches. add 3/4 cup of sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, 1 tablespoon ground allspice. Bring to a boil.
Boil, uncovered, for 1 hour.
Strain apple mixture though a fine mesh sieve.
