Slow Cooker Mulled Apple Cider Recipe – Mulled apple cider in the slow cooker delivers warmth and cozy spices flavors for the cold weather season. Apple cider is infused for long hours with orange, cranberries, cinnamon, and spices. With fresh apple cider readily available everywhere this season, don’t miss the opportunity to whip up a batch of this crockpot mulled apple cider recipe. Enjoy!
Ingredients list for the slow cooker apple cider
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
- 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary or thyme, plus more for garnish
- 1-inch fresh ginger, sliced
- 1 orange, sliced
- 8 cups fresh apple cider or apple juice
- 1 teaspoon cloves
- Star anise and cinnamon sticks
Slow cooker mulled apple cider
This crockpot mulled apple cider is made with spices, orange, cranberries, pomegranate seeds, and cider simmer to make a comforting hot drink to fight the chill of fall and winter. We encourage you to serve this mulled apple cider right from the crockpot so your guests can get the amount they want!
How to make slow cooker mulled apple cider
The method to make the slow cooker apple cider is very simple. In the insert of your slow cooker, add honey, cranberries, pomegranate seeds, rosemary (or thyme), ginger, star anise, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and apple cider. Set on LOW for 4 hours minimum. Add a little water or apple cider from time to time if liquid evaporates. Easy!
Directions
1. To make the slow cooker apple cider: In the insert of your slow cooker, add honey, cranberries, pomegranate seeds, rosemary (or thyme), ginger, star anise, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and apple cider.
2. Close the lid and set it to LOW for 4 or 6 hours. Add a little water or apple cider from time to time if necessary when the liquid evaporates.
3. Serve the slow cooker mulled apple cider warm, straight from the slow cooker, or filter out the ingredients and transfer to a pitcher for serving. Enjoy! ❤️ 🎄
Can we make this spiced apple cider on the stovetop?
Sure, you can! Use a large pot or dutch oven and bring just to a simmer. Reduce the heat just to a subtle simmer and cover for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors infuse, then serve.
Can we “spike” the mulled apple cider?
Rum or brandy is delicious in this slow cooker mulled apple cider! Wait until after you heat your apple cider before adding, otherwise, your spirit will evaporate. Alternatively, you can mix in the spirit and apple cider in the glass when serving.
How long to keep the slow cooker apple cider leftover?
You can keep the apple cider for up to 3 days. Just cover the cooled slow cooker insert with plastic wrap and place it in the fridge. Reheat when needed, adding more liquid if necessary.
More apple cider recipes
- Slow Cooker Spiced Apple Cider with Orange
- 3-Ingredient Cranberry Apple Cider Detox Drink
- Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail
- Classic Mulled Apple Cider
