Crock Pot Apple Cider Recipes

CROCK POT APPLE CIDER

Steps:

• Place the quartered apples, orange, lemon and cranberries into a 6 Quart Slow Cooker. Add cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise (if using) and pour water over top (enough to cover the fruit).
• Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours.
• Mash the fruit with a potato masher to release the juices. Cover and cook an additional 1 hour on low.
• Carefully strain the solids from the liquids using a fine mesh sieve. Discard solids and store cider in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for later use.

CROCKPOT APPLE CIDER RECIPE

Steps:

• Core and slice the apples into quarters
• Slice the orange into thin slices
• Combine all ingredients in the bowl of your Crock Pot slow cooker
• Cook on low for 8 hours
• After 8 hours scoop the fruit, spices and cinnamon sticks out of the bowl and discard
• Pour the remaining liquid through a strainer to remove and large spices or chunks.
• Garnish with fruit and cinnamon sticks
• Serve warm

CROCK POT APPLE CIDER

Steps:

• Add cloves to a spice bag and place in crock pot.
• Add all other ingredients to crock pot. Stir and Cover.
• Cook on LOW for 2 hours.
• Serve.
• Optional: for an adult beverage add a shot of brandy

SLOW-COOKER CIDER

Steps:

• Place cinnamon, cloves and allspice on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with a string to form a bag. , Place cider and brown sugar in a 3-qt. slow cooker; stir until sugar dissolves. Add spice bag. Place orange slices on top. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until heated through. Discard spice bag.

HOMEMADE CROCK-POT APPLE CIDER

Steps:

• Chop apples and orange into large chunks keeping the peels on.
• Put apples, orange, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, ginger in the slow cooker.
• Fill the slow cooker with enough water to cover all of the apples. It should fill it pretty much to the brim of the pot.
• Turn it on low and put the lid on.
• Allow to brew for 8-12 hours. (12 hours is best and even longer would be fine too!)
• Take a potato masher and mash all of the apples up. Strain the cider through a fine mesh sieve or through cheesecloth for a more clear cider.
• Add sweetener of choice to taste for your sweetness level.
• Store left over cider in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

SLOW COOKER APPLE CIDER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place the chicken thighs on the bottom of a crockpot. Sprinkle salt and pepper generously over the chicken.
• (Optional - Brown the chicken in a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat for three minutes a side before placing into the crockpot.)
• Used a small bowl to mix together the cider, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, vinegar and olive oil. Pour the marinade and fresh rosemary over the chicken, cover and set the crockpot to low and allow the chicken to cook for 6 to 8 hours.
• Transfer the chicken thighs to plates or shred the chicken for sandwiches and serve on buns.

CROCK POT APPLE CIDER

Steps:

• Place all items into a crock pot and set on low for 6 hours. After apples have coked and are soft, mash entire contents with a potato masher. Squeeze out as much juice as possible from apples and orange. Scoop out mixture and run through a fine mesh sleeve. Drink apple cider immediately or store in an air tight container.

SHORTCUT SLOW-COOKER APPLE CIDER

Steps:

• Thoroughly wash and dry the apples. Cut each apple into 8 wedges (skins, seeds and stems included) and transfer to a 7-quart slow cooker. Add the cloves, cinnamon sticks and 12 cups water. Cook on high, covered, for 4 hours.
• Remove the lid and carefully crush the apples with a potato masher. Cover again and cook on high for another 2 hours.
• Set a large, fine-mesh strainer over a large stockpot. In batches, ladle the apple mixture into the strainer and use the back of the ladle to press down on the apple pulp to extract the liquid. Discard the pulp. Stir in 1/2 cup of the brown sugar until completely dissolved. Taste and add additional sugar if needed.
• Serve the apple cider hot or allow it to cool fully, then serve it chilled over ice.