Description
Warm up your gatherings with this cozy Crockpot Mulled Apple Cider recipe, bursting with aromatic spices and citrus. Perfect for cold days, this easy slow cooker mulled cider fills your home with inviting fragrance and delivers a deliciously spiced drink to savor.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 8 cups apple cider
- 8 cinnamon sticks
- 2 teaspoons whole cloves
- 2 star anise (optional)
- ½ navel orange, sliced
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the apple cider, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise (if using), and sliced orange into a small slow cooker, ensuring all spices are evenly distributed.
- Cook the Cider: Set the slow cooker to high and heat for at least 2 hours or alternatively on low for at least 4 hours, allowing the flavors to blend deeply.
- Keep Warm: Once cooked, reduce the heat to ‘warm’ to maintain the mulled cider at a perfect sipping temperature if serving over an extended period.
Notes
- Star anise is optional but adds a lovely licorice note to the cider.
- You can adjust the number of cinnamon sticks or cloves based on your preferred spice intensity.
- Serve the mulled cider warm, garnished with an orange slice or cinnamon stick for an attractive presentation.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stove or slow cooker.
