Description
This Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Cider is a cozy and festive drink perfect for fall and winter gatherings. It combines apple juice, cranberry juice, and warm spices for a flavorful, family-friendly beverage made easily in the crockpot.
Ingredients
- 4 cups apple juice
- 4 cups cranberry juice
- 1 orange, sliced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tablespoon whole cloves
- 1 tablespoon allspice berries
- Optional: additional fruit slices or fresh cranberries for garnish
Instructions
- Place apple juice, cranberry juice, and orange slices into a 4-6 quart slow cooker.
- Add cinnamon sticks, cloves, and allspice berries. You can place the cloves and allspice in a spice ball or cheesecloth for easy removal if preferred.
- Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours, or on high for 2 hours, until heated through and fragrant.
- Remove spices before serving. Serve warm with optional garnishes if desired.
Notes
- Use 100% juices for a naturally sweet cider without added sugar.
- You can add sweeteners like honey or maple syrup if you prefer a sweeter drink.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat as needed.
- Great for holidays like Thanksgiving or Christmas.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
