Make Crockpot Apple Cider in the slow cooker for a warm and delicious fall drink. You can leave it plain or add caramel – or make spiked cider with your favorite alcohol. This is the perfect drink recipe!
Why you’ll love this recipe
Crockpot apple cider couldn’t be easier to make. I added the cider, and the other delicious ingredients to my crockpot and turned it on. It really is so simple! In the fall, you can find apple cider at every grocery store, but if it’s off season or you can’t seem to find it, check the refrigerated aisle.
I love any recipe that tastes and smells like fall, and the cinnamon and apple in this recipe makes that wish come true. This drinks sits in the crock pot all day to be cooked to perfection while it makes your house have the best fall smells all at the same time! It is so sweet and delicious and perfect with caramel!
Ingredients Needed
- Apple Cider: Cider is important – don’t use apple juice for best results (it’s not as rich of an apple flavor).
- Cinnamon Sticks: You have to have cinnamon spices with apple cider. I also used star anise (you can also add whole cloves).
- Orange Slices: Add another amazing flavor that pairs well with apples and cinnamon.
- Toppings: I love topping this recipe with whipped cream, cinnamon, apple slices, or caramel ice cream topping – You can use my homemade caramel recipe or grab it from the store.
How to make Slow Cooker Apple Cider Recipe
- Place apple cider, cinnamon sticks, and caramel ice cream topping in a 5-7 quart crockpot. Stir to combine. Heat on high for 2-4 hours or until hot. Serve plain or make an adult cocktail.
- For each adult cocktail: add 1 ounce vodka to a mug and top with 1-2 cups of cider. Top with whipped cream, caramel sauce, and a cookie for garnish.
Expert Tips
- Add cloves to this Crockpot Apple Cider! It will taste amazing!
- Other things you can add are maple syrup, cranberries
- When it comes to what apples to use – we love gala or fuji. You can also use granny smith, honeycrisp, red delicious, golden delicious, and pink lady. Really anything works in this hot apple cider!
- I love using vanilla vodka, but you can spike this caramel apple cider cocktail with so many different kinds of alcohol: bourbon, whiskey, or caramel vodka are just a few to choose from.
- If you don’t want to use the crockpot, then pour some cider in a glass and add some caramel. Then heat it in the microwave.
FAQs
Yes you can! Make this recipe in the Crockpot and then keep it good in the fridge until you would like to prepare it!
Store this recipe in an airtight container in the fridge.
Crockpot Apple Cider Recipe
Ingredients
Cider:
- 6-8 cups apple cider
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 5 whole star anise (optional)
- 2 apples sliced
- 1 orange sliced
Serving:
- Vodka (any flavor) or Fireball Whiskey
- Whipped Cream
- Caramel Sauce
Instructions
- Place apple cider, cinnamon sticks, star anise, oranges, and apples in a 5-7 quart crockpot. Stir to combine. Heat on high for 2-4 hours or until hot. Serve plain or make an adult cocktail.
- For each adult cocktail: add 1 ounce vodka to a mug and top with 1-2 cups of cider. Top with whipped cream, caramel sauce, and a cookie for garnish.
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Notes
- You can also add whole cloves (and omit star anise if you prefer)
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
