Crockpot Apple Cider
A delightfully simple beverage that fills your home with the warm scents of fall, easily customizable to fit your taste buds.
Ingredients
Fruits
- 8-12 apples 8-12 apples (use different varieties) Different apple varieties can enhance flavor.
Spices
- 4-5 sticks 4-5 cinnamon sticks Adjust to taste.
- 1/2 Tbsp 1/2 Tbsp whole cloves Adjust to taste.
- 1 tsp 1 tsp whole allspice Adjust to taste.
Sweetener
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup 1/4 to 1/2 cup brown sugar Add more sugar if desired.
Liquid
- 8-10 cups 8 to 10 cups water Add enough to cover the apples.
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash and cut your apples into quarters. Add them to a 6 to 7-quart crockpot.
- Add cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice, and half the brown sugar on top.
- Pour enough water to cover the apples (approximately 8 to 10 cups).
Cooking
- Cover and cook on low for 7 to 11 hours or on high for about 4 hours until apples are soft.
- Use a potato masher to smash the apples into smaller pieces.
- Cook for an additional hour.
- Strain the solids from the liquid using a fine mesh strainer, a colander, or a sieve.
- Taste and add more sugar if needed. For a more concentrated flavor, cook uncovered on high.
- Enjoy warm or cold. Refrigerate for up to a week or freeze leftovers.
Notes
Crockpot Apple Cider can be customized with different apple varieties, spices, and additional flavors like citrus. Store in the fridge or freeze for later use.