Irresistible Thanksgiving Spiced Cider Recipe in Crockpot
This irresistible Thanksgiving Spiced Cider made in the crockpot is brimming with cozy fall spices, a touch of citrus, and just the right amount of sweetness. Perfect for entertaining, it’s hands-free, stress-free, and a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 gallon high-quality, unfiltered apple cider
- 2 fresh oranges, sliced thinly
- 4–6 whole cinnamon sticks
- 12 whole cloves
- 2–3 star anise (optional)
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated or ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Optional: rum, bourbon, or whiskey for a boozy twist
Instructions
- Wash and slice the oranges into thin rounds. Set aside spices and measure brown sugar and vanilla extract.
- Pour the apple cider into the crockpot. Add orange slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, and nutmeg.
- Stir in the brown sugar and vanilla extract. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Set the crockpot to low heat and cook for 3-4 hours, allowing the spices to infuse the cider.
- Taste the cider and adjust flavors if needed. Strain out spices using a fine mesh strainer if preferred.
- Ladle the cider into mugs and garnish with a cinnamon stick or orange slice for a festive touch.
Notes
[‘Keep the crockpot on low to avoid boiling the cider.’, ‘Start with less sugar and adjust sweetness to taste.’, ‘Use whole spices to avoid a gritty texture.’, ‘Prepare the cider a day in advance for deeper flavors.’, ‘Garnish with orange slices, cinnamon sticks, or star anise for a festive presentation.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
Keywords: Thanksgiving, Spiced Cider, Crockpot, Holiday Drink, Warm Beverage, Fall Recipe