Description
This Crockpot Apple Cider Recipe is a warm and cozy spiced drink perfect for fall gatherings. Made with apple cider, cinnamon, star anise, and fresh fruit simmered slowly, it's delicious served plain or spiked with vodka or whiskey. Top it off with whipped cream and caramel sauce for a festive treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 6-8 cups apple cider
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 5 whole star anise (optional)
- 2 apples, sliced
- 1 orange, sliced
Adult Cocktail Add-ons
- 1 ounce vodka (any flavor) or Fireball Whiskey per serving
- Whipped cream for topping
- Caramel sauce for topping
- Cookies for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: Place apple cider, cinnamon sticks, star anise, sliced apples, and sliced orange in a 5-7 quart crockpot. Stir to combine all ingredients well.
- Heat the cider: Set the crockpot on high heat and cook for 2-4 hours until the mixture is hot and flavors have melded.
- Serve plain or prepare cocktails: To serve plain, ladle the hot cider into mugs. For an adult cocktail, add 1 ounce vodka or Fireball Whiskey to a mug, then top with 1-2 cups of hot cider.
- Add garnishes: Top the cocktails with whipped cream, a drizzle of caramel sauce, and optionally garnish with a cookie for a festive touch.
Notes
- Use vanilla vodka for a complementary flavor in the spiked version.
- The star anise can be omitted if you prefer a simpler spice profile.
- Adjust sweetness by adding caramel sauce as desired.
- This recipe serves a crowd, making it ideal for parties and gatherings.
- Keep the cider warm on the crockpot’s low setting for serving over several hours.
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
