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Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Cider

Updated Jun 1, 2023Published Sep 23, 2016 By Julia 15 CommentsThis post may contain affiliate links.

Summary:
This is a hands-off slow cooker recipe for making homemade cranberry apple cider. The crisp sweetness of fresh apples is combined with the tangy brightness of oranges and cranberries, simmered in a fragrant blend of cinnamon sticks and water.
a glass of cranberry apple cider

Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Cider

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Prep: 15 minutes mins
Cook: 4 hours hrs
Yield: 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 5 gala apples (about 2 pounds), ends removed and sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 1 navel orange, peeled and cut into wedges
  • 3/4 cup whole fresh cranberries
  • 5 cinnamon sticks
  • 6 cups water

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Slow Cook: Add all ingredients to slow cooker and stir. Cook on high for 4 hours. Turn off slow cooker.
  • Mash & Strain: Mash up ingredients in slow cooker (potato masher may be useful). Strain out liquid using sieve, cheese cloth, or nut milk bag. Discard fruit solids.
  • Serve: Serve while hot, optionally garnished with cinnamon sticks. Save leftovers (Note 1).

NUTRITION

Makes 6 Servings
Amount Per Serving (1 cup):
Calories 90 (3% from fat)  
Total Fat 0g 0%
   Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 0mg 0%
Net Carb 20.5g  
Total Carb 25g 8%
   Dietary Fiber 4.5g 18%
   Sugars 18.5g  
Protein 1g  
Vitamin A 0% · Vitamin C 34% · Calcium 2% · Iron 1%

PHOTOS

a glass of cranberry apple cider
fresh apples
cranberry apple cider in a slow cooker
a glass of cranberry apple cider
cranberry apple cider and apples

NOTES & TIPS


(1) Leftovers. Cool, cover, and refrigerate leftover cider. When ready to serve, heat using a pot on the stovetop by bringing to a simmer.

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Filed Under: Drinks, Per Serving: More Than 10g Net Carbs Tagged With: 1-5ingredients, apple, cinnamon, cranberries, gluten free, more60min, orange, paleo, slow cooker, vegan, vegetarian, whole30

About Julia

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Julia is a recipe developer and the founder of Savory Tooth, and lives in Boston, Massachusetts. Since 2015, she has been sharing simple recipes for tasty dishes in a user-friendly format. She typically prefers savory foods over sweet, hence the name of the site. Contact her at julia@savorytooth.null.com.

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Crista

I have made this twice this week for holiday get-togethers and it was a hit! I did add cloves, nutmeg and allspice in addition to the cinnamon and loved it with this addition. This is going to my must make holiday drinks.

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8 years ago
Julia

Awesome, glad to hear that! Next time I’ll have to try adding cloves, nutmeg, and allspice as well 🙂

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8 years ago
Mindi

I couldn’t find organic apples, so I peeled mine to make sure my drink wasn’t full of wax from the skin. Hopefully that doesn’t make it lose too much flavor! Super excited to try this, it smells so good already and I’m only 30 minutes in.

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3 years ago
Julia

I hope it turns out well for you! And Happy Thanksgiving 🦃

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3 years ago
Kim

I’ve made this a few times in the crock pot before and it’s amazing and makes my house smell so good! I want to make a big batch, probably triple the recipe. I would need to make it on the stove in my large pot. How would you recommend cooking on the stove instead of crock pot?

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4 years ago
Susan

I make this every year for Christmas, and my family loves it!

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5 years ago
Helaina

How would you recommend heating the cider up after refrigerating it? Our family is expecting a lot of people and would like to make more ahead of time.

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6 years ago
Julia

You can heat it up using a pot on the stovetop by bringing it to a simmer.

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6 years ago
Sam

This looks so yummy! I’m planning on putting ginger and nutmeg in the cider instead of cinnamon (due to severe allergies). I’m wondering what do you recommend on how much I should put in?

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6 years ago
Julia

Hi Sam! I would start with 1/2 teaspoon each. You can add more later to taste as needed 🙂

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6 years ago
Samantha

Thank you!

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6 years ago
Paige

Did you try adding clove and nutmeg as mentioned in a previous comment? If so, how much did you add and did you like the addition?

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6 years ago
Julia

I haven’t added cloves and nutmeg. Start with a small amount, like 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon.

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6 years ago
Lovely

Hi. I love this recipe and i would like to try it but i don’t have a slow cooker. It’s hard for me to resist with anything that has cinnamon. Can i use a regular pot to make it?. Please i need help 🤗

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6 years ago
Julia

Yes, a regular pot or dutch oven would work here.

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6 years ago

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