Crockpot Apple Cider
This simple crockpot apple cider includes all the best warm flavors of fall in a delicious drink! Allow the crockpot to do all of the hard work for you while you enjoy a home that smells like apples, cinnamon, and spices!
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Servings12 cups
Ingredients
- 8-12 apples use different varieties
- 4-5 cinnamon sticks
- ½ Tbsp whole cloves
- 1 tsp whole allspice
- ¼ to ½ cup brown sugar
- 8 to 10 cups water
Instructions
- Wash and cut your apples into quarters. Add them to a 6 to 7-quart crockpot. The amount of apples you use will vary on their size, but you want enough to fill the crockpot. There is no need to remove the skins or core the apples. If using store-bought apples, I highly suggest removing the wax before adding (see info in the article above for how to easily do this).
- Add the cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice, and half the brown sugar right on top of the apples. Feel free to add more or less spice depending on how strong you like those flavors. *See note below on brown sugar.
- Pour in enough water to cover the apples. This usually is around 8 to 10 cups of water but this can vary depending on how many or how large the apples were and the size of your slow cooker.
- Cover and allow the apples to cook down on low for 7 to 11 hours or on high for around 4. You want the apples to be nice and soft when they are done.
- Use a potato masher to smash the apples into smaller pieces (do not use an immersion blender). Cook for an additional hour or so.
- Strain the solids from the liquid using a fine mesh strainer, a colander, or a sieve. You can strain the liquid a second time through a cheesecloth if desired. Taste and add more sugar if needed.
- If you prefer a more concentrated flavor, turn the crockpot to high and cook uncovered until it has reached your desired consistency and flavor. You can also boil the liquid on a stovetop as an alternative for a little bit.
- The finished cider can be enjoyed warm or cold. It will keep for up to a week in your refrigerator or can be frozen for longer storage. Enjoy!
Notes
*Start with just a quarter cup of brown sugar. After cooking and straining, if you prefer a sweeter cider, add more at this time. This can also be made without the sugar or using one of the alternatives I mentioned above in the article.
