Crock Pot Mulled Cider Recipe
This cozy Crock Pot Mulled Cider recipe fills your home with warm, spiced aromas perfect for chilly days. Made with apple cider, fragrant spices, and a touch of brown sugar, it’s easy to prepare and ideal for serving guests or enjoying a comforting solo cup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Mulled Cider Ingredients
- 64 ounces apple cider (or unfiltered apple juice)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (optional)
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 2 whole star anise
- 2 whole cloves
- 1 orange (sliced)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients—apple cider, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, and sliced orange to ensure everything is ready for the cooking process.
- Add to Crock Pot: Place all ingredients into a 3-quart slow cooker (Crock Pot) and stir gently to combine the flavors evenly.
- Set and Warm: Set the slow cooker to the low setting and allow the mixture to warm for 2 hours, letting the spices infuse the cider thoroughly.
- Discard Spices: Before serving, remove all the whole spices and discard them to avoid overly strong flavors or choking hazards.
- Serve Warm: Ladle the mulled cider into mugs. Optionally, garnish each mug with a fresh orange slice for added aroma and presentation.
- Alternative Stove Top Method: Place all ingredients in a stock pot over medium to medium-low heat on the stove. Warm for about 30 minutes or until fragrant and heated through. Remove spices and serve warm as above.
Notes
- Using unfiltered apple juice is a great substitute if apple cider is unavailable.
- Brown sugar is optional; adjust sweetness to taste.
- Remove spices before serving to avoid overpowering bitterness.
- Can be kept warm in the slow cooker on low for up to 2 hours without overcooking.
- For a non-alcoholic option, use only apple cider; for an adult twist, add a splash of spiced rum or bourbon just before serving.
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