This is a perfect drink to share with your friends
It’s warm, has lovely spiced notes and can be made ahead of time in your slow cooker
Not to mention how good your house will smell! You can set this up hours before your guests arrive and they’ll be welcomed by the aromas of cinnamon, apples, citrusy oranges… mmm
You’ll need one gallon of apple cider, 3 navel oranges, 5 cinnamon sticks, 1 1/2 teaspoons of cloves and I’ve thrown in some optional spices
I love the warmth of fresh nutmeg and typically save the bits that are too small to grate
They are great to add in to the cider but ground nutmeg will work as well
I also love the taste of star anise.. it adds a slight licorice flavor
And cardamon pods… they’re both spicy and citrusy
They all compliment each other and add to the wonderful spiced flavor of the Mulled Apple Cider
I’m not sure if it’s because I’ve always seen cloves dotted over our ham in the oven, but I thought it fitting to poke each clove into one of the oranges. It helps to keep track of those little buggers
Slice up the other 2 oranges and place the fruit and spices in the slow cooker with the cider
Turn the slow cooker to high for 3 to four hours
Open the lid of your slow cooker and give a stir. You’ll most likely get a spiced cider facial. Just smile and breathe it in
Ladle out into mugs for your guests
Just a suggestion, but for the “adults” at the gathering, you may want to add a splash of rum, bourbon or whiskey just to complete the warm, spiced flavors. Just sayin’
Cheers!
Simply Sundays! ~ Mulled Apple Cider
Ingredients
1 gallon of apple cider
3 navel oranges
5 cinnamon sticks
1 1/2 teaspoons of cloves
Nutmeg (optional)
2 Star anise (optional)
2 cardamon pods (optional)
Directions
Poke each clove into one of the oranges and slice 2 of the navel oranges. Add the cider into the slow cooker with the spices and oranges
Turn the slow cooker to high for 3 to four hours
Stir and ladle into mugs
To make this into an adult beverage, add in an ounce of rum, bourbon or whiskey
Tools used to make this recipe
Crock-Pot SCCPVL600S Cook’ N Carry 6-Quart Oval Manual Portable Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel
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