This slow cooker cider will be very popular at your holiday parties throughout the fall and winter! It is made from sweet spices, lime and orange slices, and fresh cranberries, without sugar. Serve spikes and caramel pecan edge decoration!
Slow Cooker Hot Apple Cider
Is there anything better than a glass of cider? Yes, actually. Have. This is a comfortable, steaming hot cider with caramelized pecan edges. seriously.
This crockpot hot cider recipe turns ordinary cider into a warm, comfortable, and perfectly spiced holiday drink. The slow cooking time allows enough time for the spices and fruit to infuse the cider to make a drink that is absolutely full of flavor (and easy to make). I launch this drink at holiday parties and let everyone add their favorite wine: Vodka, brandy, bourbon or wine!
It is very sweet, with warm spices, citrus and cranberry sourness and rich flavor, and is decorated with homemade caramel and crunchy pecans.
Now, can you think of something better than this?
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This carefully considered cider recipe consists of only the freshest ingredients, which are combined to make a warm flavor bomb holiday drink.
Hot cider
- cider: High-quality, fresh cider is the way to get the best flavor.
- Hot cider spice: You will use star anise, cinnamon sticks and a small piece of fresh ginger to flavor the cider.
- fruit: We use a combination of lime slices, orange slices and fresh cranberries.
Optional pecan caramel rim
- Coconut milk, vanilla extract, butter and sea salt: Make dairy-free homemade caramel to decorate the rim of the glasses.
- Pecan slices: Use chopped or even ground pecans. The smaller the pieces, the easier it is to stick to the caramel!
Optional plugin
When it comes to adding alcohol, I always recommend starting with less and adding more according to taste. You can always add more, but you can’t take it out!
- Bourbon or dark rum: I recommend 1.5 – 2 ounces per glass of cider.
- Liquor: Adjust the wine to cider ratio according to your preferences.
- Vodka: You can use regular vodka or caramel vodka to create interesting flavors. I recommend 1.5 – 2 ounces per glass of cider.
Get creative with this festive entertainment recipe by creating a separate spiked cider bar! Just place the wine next to the slow cooker and let friends or family make their own spiced cider drink!
What is hot cider?
“Mulled” means heating, sweetening and flavoring. Therefore, Mulled cider, also known as wassail, is a sweet cider, heated with spices and various fruits, and drunk hot.
What is the difference between cider and cider?
Cider is traditionally cold and original. On the other hand, hot cider is heated and simmered with spices and fruits.
Although i love mine Cider Sangria,totally different! Here you can make hot cider and add it as needed! Or, make the kids alcohol-free.
How to make hot apple cider in Crockpot
This Crockport cider couldn’t be simpler.
Boil the cider: Put all the ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on low heat for 4 hours.
Caramelized pecan edges
Although completely optional, this addition is very interesting and delicious.Use mine Paleo Vegan Caramel, Crush the pecans and draw lines on the edges of the glasses!
method
The complete ingredient list and methods are detailed in the following instructions!
- Do yourself caramel. Store the caramel in the refrigerator until the cider is ready.
- Pour the caramel on a small, shallow plate.
- On a separate tray, place the crushed pecans (use a rolling pin or bottle to crush the pecans in a plastic bag, or grind in a nut grinder or food processor).
- Dip the cup of your choice in the caramel until the entire edge is completely covered.
- Dip the caramel rim into the pecan mixture.
- Now you are ready to pour the hot cider!
Health benefits of pecans
Compared with many other nuts, pecans have lower carbohydrate content and higher fiber content. They are a “good” source of monounsaturated fats, including the beneficial oleic acid in olive oil! A handful of pecans (about 19 and a half) is a good source of fiber, thiamine and zinc, as well as an excellent source of copper and manganese-copper and manganese are minerals essential for metabolism and bone health. In addition, they have that delicious buttery taste! I like to use pecan slices when cutting pecan slices to make my life easier!
Can you make this Crockpot cider on the stove?
Absolutely! Although I prefer to make this recipe in a clay pot, you can easily make it on the stove if you are in a hurry.
Simply mix everything in a large saucepan and heat the mixture over low heat until heated. However, make sure that the cider keeps a low simmer. If boiled, the cider can be separated.
Cider Spice
Once you have a good cider, it’s time to season it and cook it! Cinnamon and star anise are the stars here. If you have cloves, allspice and nutmeg on hand, you can also add them to your cider recipe.
Can you use ground spices?
Ground spices will produce a rough texture and cloudy appearance, which is not very pleasant and difficult to filter out. The whole spices add all the delicious flavors, but when you are ready to serve, you can remove them from the cider!
Service Suggestion
This hot cider is perfect for appetizers, dinners, desserts or as part of brunch! Here are some recipe ideas:
- Brunch. Put it in a piece Fried egg, waffle, Gingerbread muffins, Bacon Leek Mustard Egg, or Thanksgiving leftover breakfast chowder.
- appetizer. Use this service at your next party Cooked Food Committee, Healthy Spinach and Artichoke Dip, Gluten-free pig in the blanket, or Spinach Dip Stuffed Mushrooms.
- dinner. Pair it with your classic holiday dinner. Roast turkey or Spachik Chicken, filling, Mung Bean Casserole,your name.
- dessert. This cider is perfect to pair with a large slice of cider Apple pie, Pecan Pie Pie, or Snickers Cookies.
How to store hot cider
The remaining hot cider will be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat, Heat on the stove at low temperature to hot or eat separately in the microwave.
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Slow cooker cider with pecan edges
This Crockpot cider will be very popular at your holiday parties throughout the fall and winter! It is made from sweet spices, lime and orange slices, and fresh cranberries, without sugar. Serve spikes and caramel pecan edge decoration!
- Preparation time: 5 minutes
- Cooking time: 4 hours
- total time: 4 hours 5 minutes
- yield: 8 1X
- category: drink
Hot Apple Cider Ingredients:
- 1.5 Liter of fresh cider
- 4 star anise
- 3 Cinnamon sticks, or 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon powder
- 1 Cut the orange into thin slices, use half of the slices on the glass, and use 1/2 of the slices for hot cider
- 1/2 Lime, sliced into thin slices
- 1-One inch piece of ginger, peeled
- 1 cup Fresh cranberries
Pecan caramel edges:
- 1 cup Coconut milk, use only cream
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp butter
- A pinch of sea salt
- 1 cup Pecan slices, chopped or grated
Additional alcohol options:
- Bourbon whiskey, 2 ounces per glass
- Dark rum, 2 ounces per glass
- White wine, tasting
- Vodka, 2 ounces per cup
- Put all carefully considered cider ingredients in a slow cooker. Set 4 hours low.
- When cooking the cider, make a batch of caramel. Put coconut milk, vanilla, butter and sea salt in a small saucepan and heat over medium high heat. Boil. Reduce the heat to a low heat and simmer, stirring often, for about 30 minutes or until thick enough to cover the back of the spoon. Remove the heat and let it cool down. Store in the refrigerator until the hot cider is ready.
- Pour the caramel on a small, shallow plate.
- On a separate tray, place the crushed pecans (use a rolling pin to crush the pecans in a plastic bag).
- Dip the cup of your choice in the caramel until the entire edge is completely covered. Dip the caramel rim into the pecan mixture. Pour hot apple cider into a glass, if you use it, add the required alcohol to your drink, then stir and enjoy!
notes
- Storage: The remaining cider can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Do it on the stove: Simmer the cider ingredients in a large saucepan over low heat. Cover and simmer for about 1 hour. Make sure the cider is kept low simmer, if it boils, the cider will separate!
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