Slow Cooker Apple Cider
Slow cooker apple cider made with fresh apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar—rich, soothing, and perfect for winter days or holiday parties.
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 3 lbs apples
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 12 cups water
- 1-2 whole cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- Peel, core, and quarter the apples.
- Place the apples, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, and water into the slow cooker.
- Cook on High for 4-6 hours or Low for 12 hours (or overnight).
- Once the cooking time is up, strain the cider through a fine mesh sieve, pressing the apples to extract as much juice as possible.
- Discard the cinnamon sticks and serve hot. Keep the cider warm in the slow cooker if serving over time.
Notes
- Different apples: Feel free to use a mix of apples (Gala, McIntosh, Granny Smith, etc.) or add other fruits like pears, peaches, or cherries for a unique twist.
- Adjust sweetness: You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar depending on your preference.
- Water: You can use more or less water to make the cider more or less concentrated, depending on how strong you like the flavor. (I always use 12-14 cups of water and ½ cup of brown sugar because I don't like my cider to be too sweet.)
