Description
A warm and fragrant slow cooker mulled cider recipe featuring fresh apple cider, orange, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves simmered together for a cozy autumn or winter beverage.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 gallon fresh apple cider or unfiltered apple juice
- 1 medium orange
- 1 (1 1/2-inch) piece fresh ginger
- 5 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
- 1 tablespoon whole cloves
For Serving
- Orange slices, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker: Pour 1 gallon of fresh apple cider or unfiltered apple juice into a 5-quart or larger slow cooker, ensuring enough space for ingredients and simmering.
- Slice orange and ginger: Cut the medium orange into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Slice the 1 1/2-inch piece of fresh ginger crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick pieces. Add both sliced orange and ginger to the slow cooker.
- Add spices: Add 5 cinnamon sticks and 1 tablespoon of whole cloves to the slow cooker. For easier serving, place cloves and spices inside a tea ball or wrap them in a double layer of cheesecloth or a paper coffee filter, tying it closed to form a sachet.
- Cook the cider: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together and infuse the cider deeply.
- Strain if needed: If you notice clumps of spices floating at the top that you want removed, strain the cider through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large pot before serving.
- Serve warm: Keep the mulled cider warm in the slow cooker or transfer to serving mugs. Garnish with additional orange slices if desired.
Notes
- Using fresh apple cider and fresh ginger enhances the flavor and aroma of this mulled cider.
- Simmering the ingredients slowly in a slow cooker creates a well-rounded and comforting beverage perfect for cold days.
- Wrapping spices in a sachet or tea ball makes removal easier after cooking and keeps the drink smooth.
- Adjust the spices or add extras like star anise or nutmeg to customize the flavor.
- Serve mulled cider warm in mugs for a cozy presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 122
- Sugar: 24.8 g
- Sodium: 11.2 mg
- Fat: 0.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30.2 g
- Fiber: 1.3 g
- Protein: 0.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
