Cider has never really been something my family has at our holiday gatherings. But after making this Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Cider, I think you can count on it being at every holiday get-together from here on out. I’ve had traditional apple cider, and it’s delicious. But I have to say, I do enjoy a good flavor twist. And I love any recipe made with cranberry! For this apple cider recipe, I used pure, unsweetened juices with just a bit of sugar so you can control the added sweetness and sugar. This drink is warm, cozy, and perfect for the holidays! Love cranberries? Try this Orange Cranberry Bread or these White Chocolate Cranberry Sweet Rolls next!
Ingredients Needed:
Juice: we’re using a combination of pure, unsweetened apple juice, orange juice, and cranberry juice. Sweetener: I usually use granulated sugar, but feel free to use another sweetener like stevia or honey. Spices: we’re using whole cinnamon sticks and ground cloves to give the cider a bit of sweet, spicy flavor.
How to Make Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Cider
Any recipe I can prep in 5 minutes is one I want in my life! Here’s how to make this super simple cider:
Tips and Notes
Use whole spices if you can. They soak in the cider and infuse so much delicious flavor without any risk of graininess. If you can’t find whole spices, ground should work. I would never add ground spices to a cold drink, but they should dissolve completely as the cider heats, so it works just as well. If you use ground spices and you notice clumps in the finished cider, simply strain it through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth. Add other seasonings. Spice things up even more with allspice or fresh ginger. Make it boozy. Feel free to spike your cider with a couple ounces of rum, bourbon, or whiskey!
More Holiday Beverages You’ll Love
Peppermint Mocha Recipe
Slow Cooker Cranberry White Hot Chocolate
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Latte
Crockpot Hot Chocolate — easy and homemade!
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