One of the treats that screams “FALL!” is apple cider. There’s nothing like a nice, warm mug of apple cider to warm you on the inside when you’ve been out in the elements!
Here is an easy recipe to throw in your crock-pot before you go out and enjoy when you return. This would also be a great addition to Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations.
Slow Cooker Saturdays
If you don’t have all of the spices, don’t hesitate to make this. I made it before without the nutmeg and cloves, and it was still amazing!! The crystallized ginger really makes this, so if you can get your hands on some, definitely use it!
This is the first year I have ever bought a whole nutmeg, whole cloves or cinnamon sticks, and they were easy to find in the spice section at our local grocery store. Before I’d seen a whole nutmeg on The Chew this year, I had no idea that nutmeg looked like a pecan. It’s so fun to continually learn about real, whole foods.
Slow Cooker Apple Cider
Ingredients
- 1 Gallon Apple Cider or Apple Juice
- 3 Cinnamon Sticks
- 2 Pieces Crystallized Ginger omit for sugar-free version
- 1 Orange quartered
- 12 Whole Cloves
- 2 Whole Nutmegs
- Cheesecloth
- String
Instructions
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Pour cider into crock pot, making sure it's not more than ¾ full.
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Poke cloves into the orange wedges.
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Place remaining ingredients in cheesecloth.
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Tie cheesecloth with string, and place into crock pot.
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Cook on high for 2 hours.
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Reduce setting to low, and serve at your leisure.
The Verdict: This is a Fall must! The merging of these flavors together is delectable!! If you have never made your own cider, it really is sooo easy!
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People who link up crock pot recipes have my full attention. 🙂 This looks super yum. My family loves cider!!! Thanks for linking at Centsibly Sugar and Grain Free!
Thanks, Stacy! You are welcome.
Nothing is more comforting during cold weather than hot spiced cider! What a great idea to make it in a crock pot. Thanks for sharing your recipe. I’m pinning it for later, since it’s still 80+ degrees in Mississippi. I hear cooler weather will arrive later this week. Yippee! His blessings, Kim
Hi Kim. I can’t believe it’s still so hot there! I will try to not be jealous! You are welcome for sharing, and thank you for visiting! Blessings!
Yum! Added this to my Thanksgiving link love post: http://www.thedailydietribe.com/2012/11/50-gluten-free-thanksgiving-dinner.html
Thanks, Iris!!
Congratulations! Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you have a great weekend and enjoy your new Red Plate. Come Back Soon! Miz Helen
I love your slow cooker/ crock pot recipes! Please come share them on Thursday at Tasty Traditions http://myculturedpalate.com/
I LOVE apple cider! I’ll have to pin this to try!
Featuring this awesome recipe on Mom’s Library Link-Up. I would love for you to come over to Hey Mommy, Chocolate Milk and grab a featured button! We would also enjoy seeing what you have been up to this week! Feel free to link up several posts!
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This looks incredible! I am pinning it! Thanks for sharing with my Super Link Party! 🙂 I hope you come back tomorrow & link up again!
Love your photo step by step! Thanks for linking up at H2W! 🙂
I never used nutmeg IN MY CIDER, Now where do I buy it whole??? I adore the mug must go visit
I got my nutmeg at Fred Meyer (a Kroger Store) in the natural bulk section. I would check local food co ops.
I made spiced cider last year at Thanksgiving and served out of the crock pot. Didn’t think it would go over well, but before I knew it folks were asking for more. Wonderful pictures you have taken. andi
Thanks Andi!
I love drinks like this and my son loves for me to have my Crock Pot on and ready for him after walking home from school on a chilly day! Thanks for sharing at Church Supper. Have a blessed week & come back soon!
What delicious Cider and we need some nice hot beverage like this right now. Hope you are having a great fall weekend and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday. Come Back Soon! Miz Helen
I love the combo of spices you’ve used for this cider! I really ought to make some this year and you’ve inspired me 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing this on Waste Not Want Not Wednesday.
This sounds delicious!
Thanks and be blessed, Julie
This sounds amazing. We made apple cider last night and it was not bad but this recipe sounds much yummier. I have it pinned for the next time I make cider. 🙂