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Spiced Crockpot Apple Cider Recipe

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  • Author: Lila
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Crockpot Apple Cider Recipe is a cozy and comforting drink perfect for fall gatherings. Made by simmering apple cider with warming spices like cinnamon and star anise along with fresh apples and oranges, it can be served plain or spiked with vodka or Fireball whiskey for a delightful adult cocktail. Topped with whipped cream and caramel sauce, it’s a sweet, festive beverage that warms you from the inside out.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 6-8 cups apple cider
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 5 whole star anise (optional)
  • 2 apples (sliced)
  • 1 orange (sliced)

For Adult Cocktail

  • 1 ounce vodka (any flavor) or Fireball whiskey per serving
  • Whipped cream for topping
  • Caramel sauce for topping
  • Cookie for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine ingredients: Place apple cider, cinnamon sticks, star anise, sliced apples, and sliced orange into a 5-7 quart crockpot. Stir gently to mix the flavors.
  2. Heat the cider: Set the crockpot on high and heat for 2-4 hours until the cider is hot and infused with the spices and fruit flavors.
  3. Serve plain or spike: Serve the hot cider plain as a comforting beverage, or for an adult cocktail, add 1 ounce of vodka or Fireball whiskey to a mug.
  4. Add cider to cocktail: Pour 1 to 2 cups of the hot apple cider over the alcohol in the mug, stirring gently to combine.
  5. Garnish and enjoy: Top the cocktail with whipped cream, drizzle with caramel sauce, and optionally garnish with a cookie for a festive touch.

Notes

  • Use vanilla-flavored vodka for a complementary sweetness in the spiked version.
  • The cinnamon sticks and star anise can be reused for multiple batches if simmered gently.
  • Ensure to slice the apples and orange thinly to maximize flavor infusion.
  • For a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the vodka or whiskey and enjoy plain or with whipped cream and caramel topping.
  • Adjust the amount of cider to suit the size of your crockpot and the number of servings needed.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 249 kcal
  • Sugar: 42 g
  • Sodium: 115 mg
  • Fat: 0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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