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Homemade Apple Cider in three footed glasses with cinnamon sticks and apple slice.
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Slow Cooker Apple Cider Recipe

Homemade Apple Cider made in the slow cooker! Simple, easy and great for parties!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 cups
Author: Kellie
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • 1 slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds apples cut into quarters (I used granny smith and HoneyCrisp)
  • 3 oranges peeled if you want a less bitter flavor
  • 4-5 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tablespoon whole cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 6-7 cups water
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

Instructions

  • Place the apples, oranges, cinnamon, cloves and allspice in a slow cooker.
  • Add the water to the slow cooker and cover.
  • Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-7 hours.
  • Mash the ingredients with a potato masher and cook for 1 hour longer uncovered.
  • Using a fine mesh sieve lined with a paper towel or cheesecloth and strain the cider discarding the solids.
  • Return the apple cider to the slow cooker, stir in brown sugar until dissolved and serve warm or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 10 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 408mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 265IU | Vitamin C: 39.2mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 0.6mg