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A large, clear glass pitcher filled with brown apple cider sits on a white countertop next to two red apples, a whole orange, and a clear mug containing warm cider with a cinnamon stick.

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
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
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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