Slow Cooker Cinnamon Spice Apple Cider
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs 30 mins
Total Time
4 hrs
Servings: 10
Calories: 197 kcal
Ingredients
- 12-14 medium apples* quartered and core removed
- 3 oranges quartered
- 6 cinnamon sticks
- 1 star anise
- 1" slice fresh ginger peeled
- 1 whole nutmeg
- 12-14 cups water
- 2/3 cup maple syrup or sweetener of choice
- 1-1/2 tsp. whole allspice optional
- 1 Tbsp. whole clove optional
Instructions
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In 6-quart slow cooker, combine apples, oranges and spices. Add water, leaving 1-2” space at top.
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Cover. Cook on low heat 6 to 8 hours or on high heat 3 to 4 hours. If apples aren’t soft and fork-tender, continue cooking until they are.
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Using a wooden spoon or potato masher, gently mash apples and oranges, being careful to not splash yourself.
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Cover. Continue cooking on low heat about 30 minutes.
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Using a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth, strain mixture; place liquid back in slow cooker. Discard solid parts.
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Stir in maple syrup or sweetener. Adjust to desired sweetness.
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To serve, garnish with extra cinnamon sticks, orange peel and/or apple slices.
Recipe Notes
If using a 3-4-quart slow cooker, cut ingredients in half.
*To enhance the apple flavor, use a variety of apples. I used 4 Granny Smith apples, 4 Fuji apples and 4 Gala apples.
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Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Cinnamon Spice Apple Cider
Amount Per Serving
Calories 197
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 19mg1%
Potassium 362mg10%
Carbohydrates 51g17%
Fiber 7g28%
Sugar 39g43%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 213IU4%
Vitamin C 31mg38%
Calcium 82mg8%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.