Mulled Apple Cider should be named the official drink of fall. This Crock Pot version is special since it keeps the cider nice and warm when you’re entertaining during the holidays, tailgating, or just taking things nice and slow on a chilly day.
Holiday parties are the perfect place to serve hot apple cider. It’s delicious served with Cream Cheese Sausage Balls, Spinach Artichoke Dip, and Candied Pecans.
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When fall arrives, my thoughts turn to the holidays. I love all the traditions that surround Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the ringing of the New Year. I also adore all the food and treats that somehow seem a little more special during these times.
Mulled cider is one of those treats. A mug of warm cider sweetened with a bit of brown sugar and then spiced up with cinnamon, allspice, and cloves, is the perfect drink for the season.
Ingredients You Need To Make Hot Mulled Cider
- Apple Cider
- Cinnamon Sticks
- Cloves – a package of mulling spices can be used as well.
- Allspice Berries
- Brown Sugar
- Orange Slices
- Apple Slices
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Variations And Additions
This is one recipe that is easy to change and make your own. You can add in a splash of cranberry juice, and whole cranberries during the holidays for a festive vibe. Toss in star anise and fresh ginger to amp up the flavor.
Can I Add Alcohol To This Drink?
You can easily turn this mulled cider recipe into a cocktail. You can spike it with some good Kentucky bourbon, whiskey, brandy, or rum. I like to serve the alcohol on the side and let the adults serve themselves.
How To Make Cider In The Crock Pot
All you do is load up the Crock Pot with your ingredients, stir it, and wait a couple of hours. That’s it. And, here’s a little secret. An added bonus to making this cider is that your house will smell delicious! There will be no way you’ll be able to resist a mugful.
Can I Make Mulled Cider On The Stovetop?
Place all ingredients in a large pot or Dutch oven to make this mulled cider on the stove. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer on low heat. Simmer 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, then serve.
How Do I Store Leftovers?
For leftovers, strain the cider, then place it in an airtight container. Store it in the fridge for up to three days. To serve, reheat in the crock pot or on the stovetop.
More Apple Recipes You’ll Love
- Homemade Apple Crostata
- Skillet Cinnamon Apples
- Apple Strudel
- Slow Cooker Apple Butter
- Apple Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread
- Grandma’s Apple Crisp
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 gallon apple cider
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon whole allspice
- 5-6 sticks cinnamon
- 1 orange – sliced
- 2 apples – sliced
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in crock pot. Stir. Place lid on slow cooker and heat on low for 2 hours. Serve.
Notes
Nutrition
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Can I use ground spices instead of whole?
I’ve never tried or tested the recipe with ground spices. Let me know how it turns out.
~Donya
Is there an instapot conversion for this recipe?
Hey there Amy!
Thank you so much for your interest in this recipe, I think you’re really going to love this warm fall recipe! Unfortunately, I do not have a conversion for this recipe to be made in the instant pot. The purpose of cooking this cider in a crock pot is to very slowly heat the cider and keep it warm as you’re serving it, since there isn’t a comparable setting on the Instant Pot, I wouldn’t recommend using an instant pot. However, if you don’t have a crock pot you can still enjoy this recipe by making it on the stovetop, simply follow the same directions but place the ingredients into a large pot over a low heat and allow the cider to warm for about 1 to 2 hours. I hope this is helpful, let me know how everything turns out if you give it a try!
~Donya