Crockpot Apple Cider 🍎⏳🍂 Slow-Simmered, Spiced, and Perfect for All-Day Sipping

This crockpot version of hot apple cider is ideal for entertaining — it stays warm for hours, fills the house with incredible aroma, and lets guests ladle up a cup anytime.

Fresh fruit and whole spices infuse the cider with cozy fall flavors.

Ingredients (Serves 8–10)

For the cider

• 10 cups apple cider (fresh, unfiltered if possible)
• 2 medium apples, sliced
• 1 medium orange, sliced
• 4–5 cinnamon sticks
• 8 whole cloves
• 3 star anise (optional)
• 2–3 tbsp brown sugar or maple syrup (optional, to taste)

For serving (optional)

• Whipped cream
• Caramel sauce drizzle
• Extra cinnamon sticks
• Apple slices for garnish

Step 1: Add everything to the crockpot

Place apple cider, sliced apples, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, and sweetener (if using) into a 6-quart slow cooker.

Step 2: Heat low and slow

Cover and cook on low for 3–4 hours, allowing the fruit and spices to infuse into the cider.

Step 3: Strain and serve

Remove the fruit and whole spices with a slotted spoon or strain through a fine mesh sieve. Ladle hot cider into mugs and garnish as desired.

Flavor Variations

• Add a splash of bourbon, dark rum, or spiced rum for an adult version
• Toss in a handful of fresh cranberries for a tart, festive touch
• Add thin slices of fresh ginger for a warming spice note
• Use a mix of apple varieties for a more complex flavor

Pro Tips

• Keep the crockpot on the “Warm” setting for serving so guests can enjoy it throughout the day
• Use whole spices — they infuse slowly and won’t make the cider gritty
• Adjust sweetness at the end to match the natural sugar in your cider
• If making ahead, prep all the fruit and spices the night before and refrigerate until ready to cook

Final Thoughts

Crockpot Apple Cider is the ultimate hands-off fall drink — just add everything, let it simmer, and enjoy the aroma and warmth all day long. Perfect for parties, cozy nights, and holiday mornings.

Set it. Forget it. Sip on seasonal comfort. 🍎⏳🍂

🍎 Apple Cider Recipes

Explore All Apple Cider Recipes → From cozy hot drinks to refreshing cocktails, these recipes highlight the crisp, sweet flavor of apple cider.

• 🥂 Apple Cider Mimosa – Bubbly brunch cocktail with a fall twist.
• 🍏 Classic Homemade Apple Cider – Fresh, spiced cider made from scratch.
• 🍺 Classic Hard Apple Cider – Naturally fermented for a crisp, boozy kick.
• 🍹 Apple Cider Cocktail – A simple, refreshing cider-based drink.
• 🍸 Apple Cider Margarita – A fall twist on the classic margarita.
• 🍷 Apple Cider Sangria – Fruity, spiced sangria perfect for parties.
• 🥂 Apple Cider Punch – Crowd-pleasing drink with a festive touch.
• 🔥 Hot Apple Cider – Warming, spiced comfort in a mug.
• 🥘 Crockpot Apple Cider – Slow-cooked cider for rich, deep flavor.
• 🍂 Mulled Apple Cider – Simmered with spices for a holiday favorite.