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Spiced Crockpot Apple Cider Recipe

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  • Author: Rosy
  • 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 flavorful warm drink perfect for fall gatherings. Infused with cinnamon, star anise, apples, and orange slices, this cider can be enjoyed plain or spiked with vodka or Fireball whiskey for an adult cocktail. Creamy whipped cream and caramel sauce add a luscious finishing touch, making it a favorite seasonal treat.

Ingredients

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Apple Cider Base

  • 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, as desired for topping
  • Caramel sauce, as desired for drizzling
  • Cookies 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. Gently stir to mix all flavors together.
  2. Heat the Cider: Set the crockpot to high heat and cook for 4 hours, or until the cider is thoroughly heated and infused with the spices and fruit flavors.
  3. Serve Plain or Spiked: For plain cider, ladle hot cider into mugs and serve immediately. For an adult cocktail, add 1 ounce of vodka or Fireball whiskey into each mug.
  4. Mix and Garnish: Top each spiked cider with 1 to 2 cups of hot cider. Add a generous dollop of whipped cream and drizzle caramel sauce on top. Garnish with a cookie for an extra special touch.

Notes

  • Use a large crockpot to accommodate the volume of cider and ingredients comfortably.
  • Adjust the spicing by adding more or fewer cinnamon sticks and star anise according to taste preference.
  • For a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the vodka or Fireball whiskey and enjoy the comforting flavors as is.
  • Leftover cider can be refrigerated and reheated gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
  • Adding a splash of caramel syrup directly to the cider before cooking can enhance the sweetness and depth of flavor.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 249 kcal
  • Sugar: 42 g
  • Sodium: 115 mg
  • Fat: 0.5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 0.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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