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Slow Cooker Spiced Apple Cider with Cinnamon and Cloves

Slow cooker spiced apple cider is gently heated with orange, cinnamon sticks, and whole cloves until steaming and fragrant. Strain out the spices and serve it hot, or keep it warm in the slow cooker.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 gal apple cider
  • 1 orange medium, thinly sliced
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tsp cloves whole

Equipment

  • 1 6-quart slow cooker

Method
 

  1. Pour the apple cider into a 6-quart slow cooker and add the orange slices, cinnamon sticks, and whole cloves.
  2. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours, until steaming and fragrant.
  3. Strain out the orange slices and spices.
  4. Serve hot or keep warm in the slow cooker.

Notes

For a stronger spice flavor, let the cider steep briefly before straining. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days; freezer-friendly for up to 3 months. Use unsweetened apple cider for a less-sweet version.