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Crockpot Spiced Apple Cider Recipe

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Crockpot Spiced Apple Cider is a warm, cozy fall drink infused with fragrant oranges, whole cloves, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and optionally spiked with brandy or whiskey. Slow-cooked in a crockpot to meld the spices, this cider makes for an inviting beverage perfect for cold weather and holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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Spiced Apple Cider Ingredients

  • 1 gallon apple cider
  • 2 oranges, sliced
  • 5 cinnamon sticks
  • 4 star anise pods (optional)
  • 1 tbsp whole cloves
  • 2 cups brandy or apple brandy, or Fireball whiskey

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Oranges: Slice the oranges and make small holes in the rinds with a knife. Insert whole cloves into the holes to keep them from floating in the cider during cooking.
  2. Combine Ingredients in Crockpot: In a 6-quart slow cooker, add the apple cider, orange slices with cloves, cinnamon sticks, star anise pods (if using), and the whole cloves to the crockpot.
  3. Cook Slowly: Set the crockpot to cook on low heat for 4 hours. This slow infusion gently melds the spices with the cider, filling your home with warm aromas.
  4. Add Alcohol Before Serving: Just before serving, pour in the brandy, apple brandy, or Fireball whiskey. Stir the cider well to mix the liquor evenly.
  5. Serve Warm: Ladle the hot spiced cider into mugs, garnishing with extra cinnamon sticks or star anise if desired. Enjoy immediately for best flavor and warmth.

Notes

  • Substitute Fireball whiskey for an extra cinnamon kick or apple brandy for a sweeter note.
  • To serve both kids and adults, add liquor individually to each mug instead of the whole crockpot.
  • Keep leftover cider warm for up to 2 hours on the crockpot’s ‘keep warm’ setting.
  • Reheat any leftovers gently on the stove or microwave before serving.
  • Using whole spices instead of ground spices infuses a more complex flavor.

Keywords: crockpot spiced apple cider, slow cooker apple cider, warm spiced cider, fall drinks, holiday beverages, apple cider with spices, brandy spiced cider

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