Inside: An easy mulled crockpot apple cider recipe made with just 5 ingredients.
What better time than autumn to enjoy a nice hot apple cider?
We are now well into autumn, and there is a definite chill in the air. After a long day, I find there is nothing better than curling up with a comfy blanket and a nice glass of hot apple cider.
Growing up, hot apple cider was always a Fall staple at our house. In fact, I cannot think back to a Thanksgiving where my mother didn’t make hot apple cider.
There is something about that nice warm mug of mulled apple cider that is very soothing. Plus, I was always known to chew on my cinnamon stick after it had soaked up all the apple-cidery goodness.
Crockpot Apple Cider
Although my mother made her apple cider on the stovetop, I am more of a slow cooker gal myself.
Making mulled apple cider in the slow cooker is super simple, and it comes out amazing.
As an added bonus, it fills the house with a lovely cinnamon scent that just screams autumn.
Mulled crockpot apple cider is one of my favorite Fall apple recipes. I like to make it for Thanksgiving (everyone loves it!) or as a treat on any chilly autumn or winter night.
>> Have an Instant Pot?! Try this incredible Instant Pot apple cider recipe as well!
How to Make Apple Cider in the Slow Cooker
Let’s get cooking.
Or should I say slow cooking?
First things first. Gather all of the ingredients.
Slow Cooker Apple Cider Ingredients:
- 1 orange
- ½ gallon apple cider
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 6 cloves
- ¼ cup brown sugar
Now grab your orange.
And stick all of your cloves into it.
Next, add the brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, and apple cider to the crockpot.
Stir well to combine everything.
Add the orange.
Cook on low for 4-6 hours.
Spoon into mugs and enjoy.
That is it – See, I told you it was simple!
I hope that you enjoy this easy slow cooker apple cider recipe.
If you are a cranberry fan, you should give my cranberry apple cider recipe a try as well — it is also made in the crockpot!
More Amazing Apple Recipes for Fall:
- Quick and easy applesauce
- Copycat Cracker Barrel Fried Apples
- Slow cooker apple pear crisp
- Apple Pie Crust Cookies
- Crockpot apple butter
Easy Crockpot Apple Cider
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Print Pin Save RateIngredients
- 1 orange
- 6 cloves
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- ½ gallon apple cider
Instructions
- Stick cloves into the orange.
- Add brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, and apple cider into crockpot. Stir well to mix.
- Add orange, cook on low for 4-6 hours.
- Serve with a cinnamon stick (optional).
Notes
Nutrition
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Do you peel the orange?
No, I leave the peel on the orange and just stick the cloves through it. I prefer the flavor this way but I know other cider recipes call for slicing the orange first so you can really do either.
I made this for Halloween. It was such a big hit that I am making it for Christmas too! I did, however, cut the sugar in half. It was a bit to sweet. Thanks you for posting this delicious and easy recipe!