Slow Cooker Apple Cider
Today I'm sharing how to make slow cooker apple cider for all of those around the world who don't have access to cider mills. With just a few minutes of prep time you'll have delicious cider that will make your whole house smell like a dream. It's the ultimate aromatherapy.
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Ingredients
- 8-10 apples quartered, seeds, stems and cores removes to prevent bitter apple cider. You can use either red or green apples. Our family prefers sweet red apples!
- ¾ - 1 cup brown sugar you could also use coconut sugar or any sweetener of choice. Brown sugar adds a lot of depth from its molasses, which is what I recommend most. Start with ¾ cup and add more if needed after tasting
- 3 whole cinnamon sticks
- 2 whole cloves
- ½ tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- ¼ nutmeg freshly grated
- 8 cups water more if needed
Instructions
- Start by prepping your apples by cleaning and cutting them into quarters. You can remove seeds and stems to prevent apple cider from becoming bitter during your cooking time.
- Add apples, water, and spices into your slow cooker. Cover with water. Water should fully cover apples.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
- Use a wooden spoon or potato masher to mash the apples and into the side of the pot to release their flavor. Then, continue to cook on low for another hour or two.
- Strain apple cider into serving vessel of choice. Use the potato masher or wooden spoon to extract all additional liquid from apples before discarding them. Note, we like to use these apples for apple sauce!
- Stir in the brown sugar, tasting and adding more until you reach your desired level of sweetness.
- Serve warm or chilled with a cinnamon stick.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Bring cider to room temperature before storing in the fridge.
Consume within two weeks.
Freezes well.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 223mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 98IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 0.4mg
Servings: 8 cups apple cider
Calories: 173kcal