Slow Cooker Spiked Apple Cider

clear mug full of crockpot spiced apple cider with anise seed pods floating in it, apple slices and two cinnamon sticks

5 from 11 votes

Slow Cooker Spiked Apple Cider

This Crockpot Spiced Apple Cider is perfect for fall parties. Easy to make and delicious to drink. Make a kid friendly batch and keep some brandy on the side for the grown ups!

Prep Time10

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: alcohol, fall drink, kid friendly, party drink

Servings: cups

Calories: 128kcal

Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

1 gallon apple cider
2 oranges sliced
5 cinnamon sticks
4 star anise pods optional
1 TBSP whole cloves
2 cups brandy

Instructions

After slicing the oranges, make small holes in the rinds with the tip of a knife and insert the cloves in them so that they don't float free in the cider.
In a 6 quart slow cooker , combine the cider, oranges, cinnamon sticks, star anise pods, and cloves. Cook on low for four hours.
Just before serving add the brandy.

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Notes

Please note that the nutritional information does not include the brandy.

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