Slow Cooker Mulled Apple Cider
Slow Cooker Mulled Apple Cider is the quintessential autumn drink, filling your home with the warm, inviting aroma of cinnamon, cloves, and fresh apples. Perfect for cozy gatherings or quiet evenings by the fire, this easy-to-make beverage is a delightful hug in a mug that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 cups (8 servings) 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 gallon fresh apple cider
- 10 whole cloves
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 2 star anise
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and pour the apple cider into your slow cooker.
- Add cloves, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and orange zest. Stir gently to combine.
- If desired, mix in brown sugar to taste.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours to allow flavors to meld.
- Strain out spices before serving. Garnish with a cinnamon stick or orange slice if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg