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Cozy Slow Cooker Spiced Apple Cider

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A warm, comforting slow cooker spiced apple cider perfect for autumn nights, infused with fresh apples, warming spices, and a hint of orange.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium fresh apples (a mix of Granny Smith and Fuji), roughly sliced
  • 64 fl oz (1.9 liters) 100% pure apple juice, no added sugar
  • 3 whole cinnamon sticks
  • 8–10 whole cloves
  • 2 star anise (optional)
  • 1 fresh orange, sliced thin with peel on
  • 1/4 cup (50 grams) brown sugar
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced thin
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water

Instructions

  1. Wash and roughly slice the apples—no need to peel or core them. Slice the orange into thin rounds, leaving the peel on.
  2. Add the apple juice, water, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, and fresh ginger slices into the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.
  3. Nestle the apple slices and orange rounds into the liquid.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours. Alternatively, cook on high for 2 to 3 hours if pressed for time.
  5. About halfway through, stir the cider gently and taste. Adjust sweetness with more brown sugar or warmth with more cinnamon if desired.
  6. Optional: Strain the cider through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove solids before serving.
  7. Serve warm, ladled into mugs. Garnish with a cinnamon stick or fresh orange slice if desired.

Notes

Use whole spices to avoid bitterness and cloudiness. Do not peel apples to maintain color and body. Adjust sweetness at the end of cooking. Fresh ginger adds better warmth than ground ginger. If cider tastes too strong, add water or apple juice to mellow it out. Can be made on stovetop by simmering 1-2 hours on low heat.

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Keywords: slow cooker, spiced apple cider, autumn drink, cozy beverage, cinnamon, cloves, apple juice, warm cider, fall recipe

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