Easy Homemade Crockpot Apple Cider Recipe

Last Updated on November 14, 2026 by Mr. B

Nothing feels like fall more than a warm cup of cider and this Easy Homemade Crockpot Apple Cider fits the bill. The fresh apples, oranges, and cinnamon sticks simmering in the slow cooker makes your whole house smell absolutely amazing. This is the perfect comforting drink for chilly days, holiday gatherings or just a cozy afternoon at home. And you can have this delicious apple cider made from scratch with just 10 minutes of prep time!

Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Apple Cider

Minimal Prep: Just slice your fruit, toss everything into the slow cooker, and walk away.

Naturally Sweetened: A blend of real maple syrup and brown sugar balances the tartness of the apples without being overly sweet.

Enough for a Crowd: This recipe yields 12 to 14 servings, making it ideal for Thanksgiving, Halloween parties, or tailgates.

Versatile Serving Options: Enjoy steaming hot cider straight from the crockpot or poured over ice for a refreshing fall treat.

Ingredients You’ll Need

(To get the richest apple flavor, try using a mix of sweet and tart apples such as Honeycrisp, Fuji, Gala, and Granny Smith.)

Fresh Fruit: 5 lbs of fresh sliced apples as the base for this homemade cider, paired with a sliced orange.

Warm Spices: Whole cinnamon sticks, ground allspice, and ground nutmeg.

Sweeteners: A mix of brown sugar and real maple syrup.

The Base Liquid: You’ll just need about eight cups of water or enough to completely cover all your fruit and spices in the crockpot.

Storage & Serving Tips For This Easy Hot Cider Recipe

Keep It Warm for Parties: Switch your slow cooker to the “Warm” setting and set out mugs, extra cinnamon sticks, and star anise for a self-serve cider bar.

Storing Leftovers: Store cooled apple cider in an airtight pitcher or mason jars in the refrigerator for up to 5 to 7 days.

Freezing: Freeze leftover cider in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months.

Once you taste how fresh and flavorful homemade apple cider is, you’ll never go back to store-bought. Let me know in the comments how yours turned out!

Looking for more Fall recipes? Try these:

Homemade Crockpot Applesauce Recipe

Slow Cooker Succotash

Caramel Apple Slices

Pumpkin French Toast

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Easy Homemade Crockpot Apple Cider Recipe

This Easy Homemade Crockpot Apple Cider Recipe uses fresh apples, oranges, cinnamon, and maple syrup for the perfect warm fall drink.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 hours hrs

Total Time 8 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Servings: 12 -14

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Equipment Method Video

Ingredients

  

• 5 LBS Apples Sliced
• 1 TSP Allspice
• 1 Tsp Nutmeg
• ⅓ Cup Brown Sugar
• ⅓ Cup Real Maple Syrup
• 3 Cinnamon Sticks
• 1 Orange Sliced
• 8 Cups or Enough Water to cover

Equipment

• 1 Slow Cooker (Crockpot)
• 1 Potato Masher
• 1 Fine-Mesh Strainer

Method

 

1. Put everything into slow cooker for 4 - 6 hours on high or 8 - 12 on low
2. Remove cinnamon sticks and orange slices
3. Mash with potato masher
4. Cook for 1 more hour
5. Strain through strainer or cheese cloth
6. Serve hot or cold (by adding ice)

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